JP6027054B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that launches a game ball on a game board surface.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine that launches a game ball on the game board surface and performs a game, whether or not to shift to a game state advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball enters a predetermined area on the game board surface There are many things to judge. In such a gaming machine, there may be an auxiliary game for assisting a game ball to easily enter a predetermined area.

  For example, in a gaming machine that determines whether or not a special game advantageous to a player is performed by establishing a starting condition by entering a starting ball provided in a starting device when a gaming ball launched on a gaming board surface is established. An auxiliary member such as an electric tulip is provided in the vicinity of the starting opening, and when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery performed by the game ball passing through the through gate provided on the game board surface, the auxiliary member is operated to play the game at the starting opening. There are games that perform auxiliary games that make it easier for balls to enter. Generally, this type of gaming machine sets the operation time of the auxiliary member in the auxiliary game to a slight time of about 0.1 seconds in the normal game state until the special game is performed. However, it is unlikely that a game ball will enter the starting port. On the other hand, in the short-time game state or the probability variation game state after the special game is performed, the operation time of the auxiliary member in the auxiliary game is set to a relatively long time of about 3 seconds. There is a possibility that a plurality of game balls may enter the starting port.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine as described above, even if the game is in the normal game state, if the player wins a specific win in the normal symbol lottery, the operation time of the auxiliary member during the auxiliary game is a relatively long time of about 5.5 seconds. In the normal game state, one that makes it possible to enter one or a plurality of game balls into the start opening has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1). In such a gaming machine, even if it is in a normal gaming state, if it is won by a specific symbol lottery, a game ball can be continuously entered at the starting port, so whether to perform a special game or not It is possible to acquire many opportunities.

JP 2012-143402 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the auxiliary member is set for a relatively long time in the auxiliary gaming state in the case of winning in a specific win in the normal symbol lottery in the normal gaming state. Although an auxiliary game to be operated is performed, it is difficult to say that a sufficiently advantageous game value is given to the player.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can give an advantageous gaming value to a player.

In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine (1),
Special game determination means (203) for determining whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball enters the predetermined area, and a first mode in which the game ball is difficult to enter the predetermined area And an auxiliary member (20) that can be switched to a second mode in which a game ball can easily enter the predetermined area, and whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for assisting the game ball to enter the predetermined area. an auxiliary game determination means for performing an auxiliary game determination (213), due to that the auxiliary game determination by prior Symbol auxiliary game determination means is performed, the auxiliary game judgment until the predetermined period elapses from the auxiliary game determination along with displaying a predetermined representation section suggested effect suggests that said Along with the auxiliary game is started after the display of the suggestion effect, effect control means for displaying the auxiliary game effects on the presentation means ( 130) and the auxiliary game by the auxiliary game determination means The auxiliary game control means (215) for starting the auxiliary game by driving the auxiliary member after the display of the suggestion effect by the effect control means , the auxiliary game control means ( 215), in the auxiliary game, the auxiliary member is switched from the first mode to the second mode, and after maintaining a state in which a game ball can easily enter the predetermined area, the auxiliary member is moved from the second mode. The switching operation for returning to the first mode is performed a plurality of times, and when the effect control means (130) displays the auxiliary game effect on the effect means, the auxiliary game control means causes the auxiliary member to be characterized in that for displaying the suggested presentation to the presentation means in the interval period from then the first embodiment from when returned to the first embodiment from the second embodiment to be switched to the second aspect It is formed.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine (1) according to the first aspect, when the auxiliary game control means (215) switches the auxiliary member from the first mode to the second mode, Select one of the first auxiliary mode for setting the holding time in the second mode to a predetermined time and the second auxiliary mode for setting the holding time in the second mode to a time shorter than the predetermined time. Then, after the auxiliary member is returned from the second mode to the first mode by the auxiliary game control unit, the effect control unit (130) is then moved from the first mode to the first mode in the first mode. In the case of switching to the second mode, an effect suggesting that the auxiliary member is in the second mode is displayed as the suggestive effect in the interval period, and the auxiliary game control means causes the auxiliary member to be in the first mode. From the second aspect to the first aspect Then, when the second auxiliary mode is switched from the first mode to the second mode, the auxiliary member does not become the second mode as the suggestion effect in the interval period. It is the structure characterized by displaying the effect to suggest.

The invention according to claim 3 is a gaming machine (1), which is a special game determination means for determining whether or not a special game advantageous to a player is performed on condition that a game ball enters a predetermined area. ), An auxiliary member (20) that can be switched between a first mode in which a game ball does not easily enter the predetermined area and a second mode in which the game ball easily enters the predetermined area, and the predetermined area. whether auxiliary game determination auxiliary game determination means for performing performs auxiliary game to assist the ball entrance of game ball and (213), due to that the auxiliary game determination by prior Symbol auxiliary game determining means is carried out, the The suggestion effect suggesting the result of the auxiliary game determination is displayed on a predetermined effect means until the predetermined period elapses after the auxiliary game determination, and the auxiliary game is started after the suggestion effect is displayed. Accordingly, an effect control means (130) for displaying an auxiliary game effect on the effect means, The auxiliary game control means (215) for starting the auxiliary game by driving the auxiliary member after displaying the suggestion effect by the effect control means when the auxiliary game determination means determines that the auxiliary game is to be performed; The auxiliary game control means (215) performs an initial operation of switching the auxiliary member from the first mode to the second mode and returning to the first mode at the start of the auxiliary game, The auxiliary member is switched from the first mode to the second mode to perform an operation of maintaining a state where a game ball can easily enter the predetermined area, and the effect control means (130) displays the auxiliary game effect. In this case, after the initial operation is performed by the auxiliary game control means, the suggestion effect is displayed again on the effect means.

  In addition, the code | symbol in this column was shown in the example in description of this invention, and this invention is not interpreted limitedly by this code | symbol.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to give a gaming value more advantageous to the player than before.

It is a front view which shows an example of the game machine which is one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows an example of the game board provided in a gaming machine. It is a figure which expands and shows the structure of a 1st starter and a 2nd starter. It is a block diagram which shows the control mechanism of a gaming machine. It is the block diagram which showed typically the main function structure in the main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the transition of the game state by a 1st game control part. It is a figure which shows the ratio of the special game in a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the ratio of the game state after completion | finish of a special game. It is a figure which shows an example of a random number determination table and a hit classification table. It is a timing chart in case an auxiliary game is performed by auxiliary game determination. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process sequence of the main operation | movement by a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of a 1st start port switch process and a 2nd start port switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of gate switch processing. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of special symbol processing. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of a special game determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of a stop process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the detail of a big prize opening process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the detail of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of a normal symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of an auxiliary | assistant game determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of an electric tulip process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of an output process. It is a figure which shows the example of the some open pattern which open | releases a 2nd start port in a 2nd auxiliary | assistant game state. It is a figure which shows the open state of a 1st big winning opening and a 2nd big winning opening. It is a figure which shows the opening timing of the 1st big winning opening and the 2nd big winning opening during special games. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image displayed on an image display, when an effect control board controls an image control board. It is a figure showing an example of auxiliary game production. It is a timing chart of the production performed by the production control board when winning in the second hit. It is a timing chart which illustrates the timing at which an auxiliary game effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of the auxiliary | assistant game effect performed at the timing of FIG. It is a timing chart which illustrates another timing at which an auxiliary game effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of the auxiliary | assistant game effect performed at the timing of FIG. It is a timing chart which illustrates another timing when an auxiliary game production is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of the auxiliary | assistant game effect performed at the timing of FIG. It is a timing chart which illustrates another timing when an auxiliary game production is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of the auxiliary | assistant game effect performed at the timing of FIG. Furthermore, it is a timing chart which illustrates the timing of a different auxiliary game effect. It is a figure which shows the example of the auxiliary | assistant game effect performed at the timing of FIG. Furthermore, it is a timing chart which illustrates the timing of a different auxiliary game effect. It is a figure which shows the example of the auxiliary | assistant game effect performed at the timing of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main process sequence by an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of suggestion effect control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of an auxiliary game effect control process. It is the figure which expanded the part in which the 1st variable prize apparatus and the 2nd variable prize apparatus were provided in the game board. It is a figure which shows an example of an operation | movement aspect when a 2nd variable winning apparatus opens a 2nd big winning opening. It is a figure which shows an example of the open pattern of a 1st special game and a 2nd special game.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, members that are common to each other are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions thereof are omitted.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. This gaming machine 1 is a bullet-type gaming machine configured to pay out a winning ball when a gaming ball launched by a player's instruction operation enters a winning opening provided in various winning devices. Further, the gaming machine 1 is configured to determine whether or not to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player on condition that a game ball launched by an instruction operation by the player enters a predetermined area. This is a gaming machine that performs an auxiliary game that assists a game ball to easily enter a predetermined area under a predetermined condition in order to enhance the interest of the game. Hereinafter, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is a game in which a front frame member 3 having a window portion 2 in which a transparent glass plate 2a is fitted, and a window frame 2 of the front frame member 3 are attached so as to be visible. A board 10 is provided. The game board 10 is detachably attached to a main body frame provided on the back side of the front frame member 3. The front frame member 3 is provided with a handle lever 4 operated by the player on the lower right side of the window portion 2, and when the player rotates the handle lever 4 in the clockwise direction, the player can play the game with a hitting force according to the operation angle. Balls are continuously launched on the surface of the game board 10 at predetermined time intervals. For example, in this embodiment, the time interval at which game balls are continuously launched is 0.6 seconds. The front frame member 3 includes a pair of speakers 5 provided on the left and right sides of the upper portion of the window portion 2 and frame lamps 6 provided at the centers of the upper and lower portions of the window portion 2. The speaker 5 performs various effects by emitting music, voice, sound effects, etc., and the frame lamp 6 is configured to perform various effects by lighting and flashing in various patterns, changing the emission color, and the like. Is done.

  FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the game board 10 in the present embodiment. The game board 10 has a substantially circular game area 13 surrounded by an outer rail 11 and an inner rail 12 on a game board surface 10a corresponding to the front side. A game ball launched by the player operating the handle lever 4 is launched from the gap between the outer rail 11 and the inner rail 12 provided on the left side of the game area 13 to the upper part of the game area 13.

  Inside the game area 13, there is provided an image display 8 made up of a color liquid crystal display device or the like so as to be positioned substantially at the center of the game board 10. A decorative frame body 14 called a thing is provided. The image display 8 is for displaying various images for production. As the game progresses, for example, the result of the special game determination (big hit lottery) is a plurality of numbers with numbers 1 to 9, etc. For example, a notice effect by the appearance of a character or an item is displayed, or various moving images are displayed as one aspect of a reach effect. The image display 8 also displays an effect image corresponding to the result of the auxiliary game determination (normal symbol lottery). The decorative frame body 14 defines a screen frame of the image display 8. The decorative frame body 14 is provided with stage effects such as various lamps and movable objects.

  Inside the game area 13, around the decorative frame body 14, a number of nails 15, through gates 16 a and 16 b, a windmill 17, a normal winning device 18, a first starting device 19, an electric tulip 20, a second starting device 21, Known members such as the first variable winning device 22, the second variable winning device 23, the out port 24, and the like are arranged. A display 60 composed of a plurality of LED display elements is provided outside the game area 13 and on the lower right side of the game board surface 10a. The display 60 displays a special symbol according to a special game according to the result of the special game determination, or displays a normal symbol according to the result of the auxiliary game determination (normal symbol lottery). This is for displaying normal symbols. The display unit 60 can also display the number of reservations relating to the special symbol variation display or the number of suspensions relating to the normal symbol variation display.

  In the example of FIG. 2, the through gate 16 a is provided at a predetermined position on the left side of the game area 13 and on the left side of the decorative frame body 14. The through gate 16b is provided at a predetermined position on the right side of the game area 13 and below the first variable winning device 22 and the second variable winning device 23. These through gates 16a and 16b are gates which are conditions for making an auxiliary game determination in the gaming machine 1, and when the game ball passes through these gates, the auxiliary game determination is started in the gaming machine 1. The auxiliary game determination is a determination for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric tulip 20.

  The normal winning devices 18 are provided at a plurality of locations on the lower left of the decorative frame body 14. These normal winning devices 18 are provided with a normal winning opening through which a game ball can be inserted, and when a game ball enters the normal winning opening, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out.

  The first starting device 19 is provided at a predetermined position below the center of the decorative frame body 14, and the electric tulip 20 and the second starting device 21 are provided below the first starting device 19. The first starting device 19 has a first starting port 19a through which a game ball can enter. The second starting device 21 also has a second starting port 21a through which a game ball can enter. The electric tulip 20 is an auxiliary member for assisting the entry of the game ball into the second start port 21a provided in the second starter 21, and it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 21a. Can be switched between the first mode and the second mode in which the game ball can easily enter the second start port 21a. When the mode is switched to the second mode, the game ball to the second start port 21a Assist in entering. The electric tulip 20 includes a blade member that opens and closes in the left-right direction, for example, and can be switched between the first mode and the second mode by opening and closing the blade member. In other words, when the blade member closes the second start port 21a, the first mode is such that it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 21a, and when the blade member opens the second start port 21a, the second state is reached. This is a second mode in which a game ball can easily enter the starting port 21a. The electric tulip 20 is in a state in which the blade member closes the second starting port 21a in the normal state, and when the auxiliary game determination is made when the game ball passes through the through gate 16, By rotating the blade member in the left-right direction in accordance with the game state to open the second start port 21a, an auxiliary game that makes it easy for a game ball to enter the second start port 21a is performed.

  Each of the first start port 19a and the second start port 21a is a winning port for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls, and determines whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed in the gaming machine 1. It is a winning opening as a condition for performing a special game determination (a big hit lottery). That is, when a game ball enters the first start port 19a and the second start port 21a, various random numbers including a big hit random number are acquired as game data in the gaming machine 1, and a special game determination is made based on the acquired game data. Done. When the special game determination is made in the gaming machine 1, the special symbol variation display on the display device 60 is performed for a predetermined time, and the decorative display variation display is performed on the image display device 8 for a predetermined time as a corresponding effect. The image display 8 also displays various notice effects such as the appearance of various characters as well as the decorative pattern change display. Note that the decorative symbols, characters, and other images displayed on the image display 8 are all effect images.

  The first variable prize winning device 22 has a first big prize opening 22 a into which a game ball can enter, and is provided at a predetermined position on the lower right side of the game area 13. The first variable winning device 22 includes a lid member that rotates around a rotation shaft provided along a lower edge portion thereof, and the lid member normally closes the first grand prize winning port 22a. It has become. When the game ball is won in the special game determination performed by entering the first start port 19a or the second start port 21a, the cover member is rotated in a predetermined round of the special game performed in accordance with the type of the jackpot. The first pivot winning port 22a is opened by turning around the dynamic axis and tilting to the front side. The lid member tilted to the front side and opening the first grand prize winning port 22a functions as a ball catching member that catches the game ball without flowing it downstream and guides it to the first big prize winning port 22a.

  The second variable winning device 23 has a second large winning opening 23a through which a game ball can be entered, and is provided adjacent to the lower portion of the first variable winning device 22 at a predetermined position on the right side of the game area 13. It is done. The second variable winning device 23 is also provided with a lid member that rotates around a rotation axis provided along the lower edge, and the lid member normally closes the second big prize opening 23a. ing. When the game ball is won in the special game determination performed by entering the first starting port 19a or the second starting port 21a, the first big winning port 22a for the special game performed according to the type of the jackpot is obtained. In a round different from the round to be opened, the lid member is rotated around the rotation axis and tilted to the front side, and the second big prize opening 23a is opened. When this lid member is also tilted to the front side and the second grand prize opening 23a is opened, the ball catching member that catches the game ball without flowing it downstream and leads it to the second major prize opening 23a. Function as. Note that the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to alternately open the first big prize opening 22a and the second big prize opening 23a every round in a special game.

  A display 60 provided outside the game area 13 and in the lower right part of the game board surface 10a displays a normal symbol variation display as the auxiliary game determination is performed by the game ball passing through the through gates 16a and 16b. The normal symbol display 61 that displays the result of the auxiliary game determination after the time has elapsed, the normal symbol hold display 62 that displays the number of the auxiliary game determination held, and that the game ball has entered the first starting port 19a A first special symbol display 63 for displaying a first special symbol corresponding to the result of the special game determination performed by the first special symbol hold indicator 64 for displaying the number of held balls that have entered the first starting port 19a, and The second special symbol display 65 for displaying the second special symbol corresponding to the result of the special game determination performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 21a, and the second starting symbol 21a Protection And a second special symbol reservation display 66 to display the number.

  The normal symbol display 61 displays the winning symbol corresponding to the hit type after displaying the variation of the normal symbol when winning in the normal symbol lottery, and displays the lost symbol in the case of losing. For example, when a normal symbol lottery is performed in the gaming machine 1, for example, the normal symbol display 61 performs a variable display that periodically blinks the winning symbol and the lost symbol for a predetermined time, and then according to the lottery result of the normal symbol. The winning symbol or lose symbol is displayed. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the normal symbol display unit 61 stops in a state where the winning symbol is displayed, and an auxiliary game corresponding to the game state at that time is performed while the winning symbol is displayed.

  When the game ball passes through the through gates 16a and 16b during the normal symbol fluctuation display, the normal symbol hold display unit 62 holds the next fluctuation display until the previous fluctuation display is completed. indicate. The normal symbol hold display device 62 can display a maximum of four hold numbers by, for example, display modes of a plurality of LED display units.

  When the special game determination is made by entering the first starting port 19a, the first special symbol display 63 performs various display of the first special symbol for a predetermined time and then displays various results of the special game determination. It displays in the form of. For example, if the jackpot is won as a result of the special game determination, the first special symbol display 63 stops after displaying the variation of the first special symbol and displays the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot, and the gaming machine 1 Shifts to a special game in which the first grand prize opening 22a and the second big prize opening 23a are opened. In the special game, a round game in which the first big prize opening 22a and the second big prize opening 23a are alternately opened is performed a predetermined number of times according to the type of jackpot. If the result of the special game determination performed after entering the first starting port 19a is a loss, the first special symbol display 63 stops after displaying the predetermined loss symbol after the special symbol change display. .

  When the special game determination is performed by entering the second starting port 21a, the second special symbol display 65 displays the variation of the second special symbol for a predetermined time, and then displays various results of the special game determination. It displays in the form of. For example, if the jackpot is won as a result of the special game determination, the second special symbol display 65 stops after displaying the variation of the second special symbol and displays the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot, and the gaming machine 1 Shifts to a special game in which the first grand prize opening 22a and the second big prize opening 23a are opened. If the result of the special game determination made after entering the second starting port 21a is a loss, the second special symbol display 65 stops in a state where a predetermined loss symbol is displayed after the special symbol change display. .

  When the first special symbol display unit 63 displays the variation of the first special symbol when the game ball enters the first starting port 19a and the first special symbol display unit 64 is displaying the variation of the first special symbol, the first special symbol holding display unit 64 Since the variable display of one special symbol is suspended, the number of suspension is displayed. The first special symbol hold indicator 64 can hold and display up to four, depending on the display mode of the plurality of LED display units, for example.

  When the second special symbol display 66 is displaying the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 65 when the game ball enters the second starting port 21a, Since the change display of 2 special symbols is put on hold, the number of hold is displayed. The second special symbol hold indicator 66 can also hold and display up to four, depending on the display mode of the plurality of LED display units, for example.

  Next, the passage route of the game balls in the game area 13 and the relationship between the passage route and the operation mode of the handle lever 4 will be described. A game ball launched to the upper part of the game area 13 by the operation of the handle lever 4 by the player passes through one of the left and right routes of the decorative frame body 14. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the game ball rolls downward in the game area 13 provided with various winning ports through one of the routes F1 and F2. Rolling the game area 13 downward through the first route F1 formed on the left side of the decorative frame 14 is called “left-handed”, and the game ball passes through the route F1. A person operating (rotating) the handle lever 4 is referred to as “left-handed operation”. On the other hand, rolling the game area 13 downward through the second route F2 formed on the right side of the decorative frame body 14 is referred to as “right-handed” and passes through the route F2. The operation of the handle lever 4 by the player is called “right stroke operation”. That is, when a game ball launched with a striking force according to the operation angle of the handle lever 4 exceeds the nail 15a provided at the top of the game area 13, the game ball enters the area on the right side of the game area 13. And flow down through the second route F2. On the other hand, if the game ball does not exceed the nail 15a provided at the top of the game area 13, the game ball stays in the left area of the game area 13 and flows down through the first route F1.

  The operation angle of the handle lever 4 is restricted within a predetermined angle range, and the firing solenoid is set so that the “right-handed operation” state is obtained when the handle lever 4 is rotated approximately the maximum angle clockwise within that angle range. Adjustment of the launch mechanism such as. Therefore, the player can determine which route of the first route F1 and the second route F2 allows the game ball to flow down by adjusting the operation angle of the handle lever 4.

  When the game ball flows down through the first route F1, there is a possibility of passing through the through gate 16a. Further, when the game ball flows down through the first route F1, there is a possibility that the ball enters both the first start port 19a and the second start port 21a. On the other hand, the game balls flowing down the first route F1 are unlikely to enter the first grand prize winning port 22a of the first variable prize winning device 22 and the second big prize winning port 23a of the second variable prize winning device 23. There is also no possibility of passing through the through gate 16b.

  On the other hand, when the game ball flows down through the second route F 2, the game ball enters the first big prize port 22 a of the first variable prize device 22 and the second big prize port 23 a of the second variable prize device 23. There is also a possibility of entering the second starting port 21a. Further, when the game ball flows down through the second route F2, there is a possibility of passing through the through gate 16b. On the other hand, the game ball flowing down the second route F2 is not likely to enter the first start port 19a and does not pass through the through gate 16a.

  Next, FIG. 3 is an enlarged view showing the configurations of the first starting device 19 and the second starting device 21. As shown in FIG. 3, the first starter 19 and the second starter 21 are configured as an integral board part 40 attached to the game board face 10a, for example. The first starter 19 is provided on the upper part of the panel part 40, and the second starter 21 is provided on the lower part of the panel part 40. Further, a rolling area 41 where the game ball rolls is provided between the first starting device 19 and the second starting device 21.

  The first starter 19 has a first start port 19a that is always open so that a game ball rolling on the game board 10 can enter at any time. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, when a game ball B1 enters the first starting port 19a, the game ball B1 is placed on the back side of the game board surface 10a by a game ball guide member (not shown) provided on the back side of the board part 40. Guided to the side. The game ball B1 is guided to a first start port switch 43 (see FIG. 4) provided near the board component 40 on the back side of the game board surface 10a. When this game ball B1 passes through the first start port switch 43, it is detected by the first start port switch 43 as entering the first start port 19a.

  A decorative plate 41 a is arranged on the front side of the rolling region 41. The rolling area 41 is configured by forming a space in which a game ball can roll between the decorative board 41a and the game board surface 10a. The rolling area 41 is provided with a regulating wall 42 that regulates the rolling direction of the game ball on the back side of the decorative plate 41 a, and the gaming ball B 4 that flows into the rolling area 41 extends along the regulating wall 42. It rolls and flows out to the upper left of the 2nd starting port 21a provided in the 2nd starting device 21.

  The 2nd starting port 21a is formed in the center of a pair of electric tulip 20 opened and closed in the left-right direction, as shown in FIG. Therefore, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 3, when the electric tulip 20 is opened in the left-right direction, the game balls B2, B3 rolling from both the left and right sides of the second starting port 21a are opened. It will be in the state which is easy to enter the 2nd starting port 21a with the assistance of the made electric tulip 20. If the electric tulip 20 is opened, the game ball B4 flowing out from the rolling region 41 is also easily assisted by the opened electric tulip 20 and enters the second starting port 21a. On the other hand, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 3, when the electric tulip 20 is in the first mode in which the second starting port 21a is closed, all the game balls B2, B3, B4 rolling from each direction described above are used. It becomes difficult to enter the second start port 21a. In addition, although the case where the electric tulip 20 opens and closes in the left-right direction is illustrated in FIG. 3, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be opened and closed in the front-rear direction with respect to the game board surface 10 a.

  If the game ball enters the second start port 21a in a state where the electric tulip 20 is opened and the ball entering the second start port 21a is assisted, the game ball is provided on the back side of the board surface component 40. It rolls in the game ball guide path thus formed and is discharged downward through a second start port switch 44 (see FIG. 4) attached in the vicinity of the board surface component 40 on the back side of the game board surface 10a. When the game ball passes through the second start port switch 44, the second start port switch 44 detects that the ball has entered the second start port 21a.

  As described above, when the entrance of a game ball is detected by each of the first start port switch 43 and the second start port switch 44, various random numbers are acquired as game data in the gaming machine 1. Thereafter, the special game determination based on the game data is performed with reference to the determination table individually set for each of the first start port 19a and the second start port 21a. The first special symbol display unit 63 and the second special symbol display unit 65 display the variation of the special symbol, and the image display unit 8 performs the symbol variation effect by the decorative symbol.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the gaming machine 1 attached to the back side of the game board 10. On the back side of the gaming board 10, a main control board 100 that controls main operations of the gaming machine 1 and a sub control board 200 that controls each part based on signals and commands output from the main control board 100 are provided. ing. The sub control board 200 includes a payout control board 120, an effect control board 130, an image control board 140, and a lamp control board 150. Although not shown, the sub-control board 200 includes a launch control board that launches a game ball onto the game board surface 10a according to the operation angle of the handle lever 4.

  The main control board 100 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103. The main control board 100 has a first start port switch 43 for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 19a of the first starter 19 and a game at the second start port 21a of the second starter 21. The second start port switch 44 for detecting that a ball has entered and the electric tulip 20 from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state), and from the second mode (open state) to the first mode ( An electric Chu solenoid 91 that opens and closes the second starting port 21a by switching to the closed state), a first gate switch 92a that detects that the game ball has passed through the through gate 16a, and that the game ball has passed through the through gate 16b. The second gate switch 92b to detect, the normal winning opening switch 93 to detect that the game ball has entered the normal winning opening provided in the normal winning device 18, the game ball to the first big prize The first big prize opening switch 94a for detecting that the player has entered the ball 22a, the second big prize opening switch 94b for detecting that the game ball has entered the second big prize port 23a, and the first variable winning device 22 are provided. The first big prize opening solenoid 95a that opens and closes the first big prize opening 22a by driving the lid member, and the lid member provided in the second variable prize winning device 23 is driven to open and close the second big prize opening 23a. Second big prize opening solenoid 95b, normal symbol display 61, normal symbol hold indicator 62, first special symbol indicator 63, first special symbol hold indicator 64, second special symbol indicator 65, and second special symbol A hold indicator 66 is connected.

  The main control board 100 includes a first start port switch 43, a second start port switch 44, a normal winning port switch 93, a first large winning port switch 94a, and a second large winning port switch 94b for entering a game ball. If detected, a prize ball command is sent to the payout control board 120. The payout control board 120 includes a CPU 121, a ROM 122, and a RAM 123, and is configured to control a payout motor 124 provided on the back side of the game board 10. When a prize ball command is input from the main control board 100, The payout of a predetermined number of game balls is controlled in accordance with a winning opening into which a game ball has entered.

  The main control board 100 performs the above-described auxiliary game determination (normal symbol lottery) and special game determination (big hit lottery). For example, when it is detected that a game ball has passed through the through gates 16a and 16b, the main control board 100 performs an auxiliary game determination for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 20, and if the auxiliary game determination is won, The Chuo solenoid 91 is driven for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times to open the electric tulip 20. When it is detected that the game ball has entered the first start port 19a or the second start port 21a, the main control board 100 performs a special game determination according to the entered start port, and the first special symbol or In addition to starting the variable display of the second special symbol, a signal or a command is sent to the effect control board 130 in order to perform an effect according to the result of the special game determination. Further, when it is detected that the game ball has entered the first starting port 19a or the second starting port 21a, if the special symbol is already displayed in a variable manner, the variation display of the special symbol associated with the incoming ball is suspended. . When either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is stopped at the winning symbol, the first large winning port solenoid 95a and the second large winning port solenoid 95b are driven to drive the first large winning port 22a. In addition to performing a special game in which the second grand prize winning opening 23a is alternately opened, a signal or a command is sent to the effect control board 130 in order to perform an effect corresponding to the special game.

  Further, the main control board 100 performs the auxiliary symbol display based on the result of the auxiliary game determination, and activates the electric tulip 20 to make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 21a. When playing a game, a signal or a command is sent to the effect control board 130 in order to make it possible to perform the effects corresponding to them.

  The effect control board 130 includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, a RAM 133, and a real time clock (RTC) 134, determines specific contents of effects based on signals and commands from the main control board 100, and the image control board 140. And the lamp control board 150 are controlled. For example, when the main control board 100 receives a change start command due to the start of the change display of the special symbol, the effect control board 130 determines an effect pattern corresponding to the change time of the special symbol, and the effect pattern By controlling the image control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 based on the above, a symbol variation effect corresponding to the variation time of the special symbol is performed. In this symbol variation effect, a decorative symbol variation display is performed on the image display 8, and a notice effect or a reach effect due to the appearance of a character or an item is performed. Then, when receiving the variation stop command from the main control board 100, the effect control board 130 stops the symbol variation effect and displays the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special game determination on the image display 8, and the result of the special game determination To the player.

  In addition, the production control board 130 responds to them under a predetermined condition with the start of the normal symbol variation display by the main control board 100 or with the start of the auxiliary game by the main control board 100. The image control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 are controlled so that an effect is performed.

  The image control board 140 includes a CPU 141, a ROM 142, a RAM 143, and a VRAM 144. By controlling the image display 8 and the speaker 5 based on instructions from the effect control board 130, variable display of decorative symbols is performed. Various effects, such as an effect of performing a game, a jackpot effect during a special game, an effect during a normal symbol change, and an auxiliary game effect during an auxiliary game are performed. The VRAM 144 is a memory for writing an image to be displayed on the image display 8. The CPU 141 executes various processes such as background image display processing, decoration symbol display processing, and character image display processing on the VRAM 144, so that a background image, decoration symbol image, character image, and the like are displayed on the image display 8. It can be displayed in a superimposed manner.

  The lamp control board 150 includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152, and a RAM 153. The lamp control board 150 lights various lamps 97 including the frame lamp 6 described above based on an instruction from the presentation control board 130, and drives a production accessory. It is comprised so that the accessory drive part 98 for performing may be controlled.

  Next, FIG. 5 is a block diagram schematically showing the main functional configuration of the main control board 100. The CPU 101 of the main control board 100 is configured to comprehensively control the overall operation of the gaming machine 1 by executing a predetermined program, and can enter the first start port 19a or the second start port 21a. It functions as a first game control unit 201 that performs control related to a special game based on this, and a second game control unit 211 that performs control related to an auxiliary game based on the passage of a game ball to the through gates 16a and 16b.

  The first game control unit 201 performs a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game when a game ball enters the first start port 19a or the second start port 21a and the start condition is satisfied. Advance the game. In the special game determination, when it is determined that a big win is won and a special game is performed, the first game control unit 201 executes a special game that becomes a big win game in the gaming machine 1. In addition, the first game control unit 201 controls the gaming state after the end of the special game.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game state transition by the first game control unit 201. When the gaming machine 1 is powered on, the first game control unit 201 activates the gaming machine 1 as the normal gaming state ST1. The normal gaming state ST1 is a gaming state in which the probability of determining that a special game is to be played as a big hit in the special game determination (hit winning probability) is a normal probability (low probability) such as 1/399.

  When the big game is won in the special game determination in the normal game state ST1, the first game control unit 201 shifts from the normal game state ST1 to the special game state ST2 (arrow A1), and the first big prize opening as the big game. A special game is performed in which the 22a and the second grand prize opening 23a are alternately opened. When the special game ends, the first game control unit 201 shifts the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 to the time-saving gaming state ST3 (arrow A2) or the probability variation gaming state ST4 (arrow A5).

  In the short-time game state ST3, the normal symbol change display time performed by the normal symbol display 61 when the game ball passes through the through gates 16a and 16b and the auxiliary game determination (normal symbol lottery) is performed is the normal game. This is a gaming state that is shorter than the state ST1. For example, in the normal gaming state ST1, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to about 29 seconds, whereas in the short-time gaming state ST3, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to about 3 seconds. Therefore, in the short-time game state ST3, the period in which the auxiliary game determination is performed is shorter than in the normal game state ST1, and the auxiliary game determination is frequently performed. In the short-time gaming state ST3, the opening time when the electric tulip 20 is opened is longer than that in the normal gaming state ST1.

  Further, in the short time gaming state ST3 of the present embodiment, when the result of the special game determination is a normal loss, the special symbol variation time is also set to be shorter than the normal gaming state ST1. In the short-time gaming state ST3, the probability of determining that a special game is to be performed (special winning probability) in the special game determination is a normal probability (low probability) similar to that in the normal gaming state ST1.

  At this time, the short game state ST3 continues after the special game is over until the special game determination is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). If the big game is won again before the special game determination is made a predetermined number of times, the first game control unit 201 shifts from the short-time game state ST3 to the special game state ST2 (arrow A3), and the first big prize opening 22a. And the special game which opens the 2nd big prize opening 23a alternately is performed. On the other hand, after the special game is over, if the special game determination is made a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot, the first game control unit 201 shifts from the short-time game state ST3 to the normal game state ST1. (Arrow A4).

  The probability variation game state ST4 is a probability that the probability of determining that a special game is to be performed in the special game determination (big win probability) is different from the normal probability (low probability) in the normal game state ST1, and is higher than the normal probability. This is a gaming state with a probability (eg, 1/43). Therefore, since it becomes easier to win the next jackpot when the probability variation gaming state ST4 is entered after the end of the special game, the probability variation gaming state ST4 is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time gaming state ST3. The probability variation game state ST4 continues after the special game is over until the special game determination is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times). When the big win is won again before the special game determination is made a predetermined number of times in the probability variation game state ST4, the first game control unit 201 shifts from the probability variation game state ST4 to the special game state ST2 (arrow A6), A special game is performed in which the first grand prize opening 22a and the second big prize opening 23a are alternately opened. On the other hand, after the special game ends, when the special game determination is completed a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot, the first game control unit 201 shifts from the probability variation game state ST4 to the normal game state ST1 ( Arrow A7). However, by setting the predetermined number to a relatively large value such as 10,000 as described above, the probability variation gaming state ST4 is substantially continued until the next big hit occurs.

  In the probability variation game state ST4, the time of the normal symbol change display performed on the normal symbol display 61 when the game ball passes through the through gates 16a and 16b and the auxiliary game determination (normal symbol lottery) is performed, Similar to the short-time gaming state ST3, it is shorter than the normal gaming state ST1. For example, in the normal gaming state ST1, the normal symbol variation time is set to about 29 seconds, whereas in the probability-changing gaming state ST4, it is set to about 3 seconds, which is the same as the short-time gaming state ST3. Therefore, in the probability variation game state ST4, the period in which the auxiliary game determination is performed is shorter than in the normal game state ST1, and the auxiliary game determination is frequently performed. In the probability variation gaming state ST4, the special symbol change time when the result of the special game determination is normal loss is set to be shorter than the normal gaming state ST1 as in the case of the short-time gaming state ST3. Furthermore, in the probability variation gaming state ST4, the opening time when the electric tulip 20 is opened becomes longer than the normal gaming state ST1 as in the short-time gaming state ST3.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the first game control unit 201 that controls the gaming state as described above includes a game data acquisition unit 202, a special game determination unit 203, a special symbol variation control unit 204, and a special game control unit 205. A special game determination is performed and processing corresponding to the determination result is performed in accordance with the start condition being satisfied when a game ball enters the first start port 19a or the second start port 21a.

  The game data acquisition unit 202 stores the game data stored in the game data storage unit 220 of the RAM 103 as each of the first start port switch 43 and the second start port switch 44 detects the entry of a game ball. get. The game data storage unit 220 is a storage area for storing various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, design random numbers, reach random numbers, and the like as game data. The values of various random numbers included in the game data stored in the game data storage unit 220 are sequentially updated. In the game data acquisition unit 202, each of the first start port switch 43 and the second start port switch 44 is a game. Get the random value of the timing when the ball is detected. When the game data acquisition unit 202 acquires the game data from the game data storage unit 220, the game data acquisition unit 202 stores the game data in the hold storage unit 221 provided in the RAM 103.

  The holding storage unit 221 has two storage units, a first holding storage unit 222 and a second holding storage unit 223. The first hold storage unit 222 is a storage area for storing game data acquired by entering a game ball into the first start port 19a as a hold, and can store, for example, up to four game data. . The second hold storage unit 223 is an area for storing game data acquired by placing a game ball in the second start port 21a as a hold, and can store, for example, up to four game data. . When the first start port switch 43 detects a game ball entering the first start port 19a and acquires game data, the game data acquisition unit 202 stores the game data in the first hold storage unit 222. When the second start port switch 44 detects the entry of a game ball into the second start port 21a and acquires game data, the game data is stored in the second holding storage unit 223.

  If the game data is stored as the hold in the hold storage unit 221 when the current game state is not being displayed in the special symbol variation state or the special game is not being executed, the special game determination unit 203 stores the game data. Is a processing unit that reads out and performs special game determination. For example, when the game data obtained by entering a game ball into the first start port 19a or the second start port 21a during the special symbol variation display is stored as a hold, the special game determination unit 203 displays the special symbol. The game data is read from the holding storage unit 221 at the timing when the next variation display is completed and the next variation display can be performed, and the special game determination is performed. However, when the change display of the special symbol is stopped at the symbol indicating the big hit and the special game is started, the special game determination unit 203 reads the game data from the holding storage unit 221 after the special game is finished. The next special game determination is performed.

  When the game data is stored in both the first hold storage unit 222 and the second hold storage unit 223, the special game determination unit 203 in the present embodiment preferentially receives the game data from the second hold storage unit 223. Read and perform special game determination. When the game data is not stored in the second hold storage unit 223, the game data stored in the first hold storage unit 222 is read out and a special game determination is performed.

  When performing the special game determination, the special game determination unit 203 reads the special game determination table 224 stored in advance in the ROM 102, and the game data read from the hold storage unit 221 based on the special game determination table 224 is a big hit. It is determined whether or not. The special game determination table 224 includes a first table 225 and a second table 226. The first table 225 is a table for determining game data acquired by entering a game ball into the first start port 19a. The second table 226 is a table for determining game data acquired by entering a game ball into the second start port 21a. Therefore, when the game data is read from the first hold storage unit 222, the special game determination unit 203 determines whether or not the game data is a special game based on the first table 225. On the other hand, when the game data is read from the second holding storage unit 223, it is determined based on the second table 226 whether the game data is for performing a special game.

  The first table 225 and the second table 226 include a jackpot random number determination table for determining a jackpot random number included in the game data, a symbol random number table for determining a symbol random number, and a reach for determining a reach random number. And a random number determination table. The jackpot random number determination table is a table that is common to the first table 225 and the second table 226, and is a normal probability table that is referred to in the normal gaming state ST1 or the short-time gaming state ST3, and a probability variation gaming state ST4. And a high probability table referred to. When the special game determination unit 203 determines whether or not to perform a special game based on the jackpot random number included in the game data, the special game determination unit 203 refers to the normal probability table or the high probability table according to the current game state, and determines the special game. Determine whether to do it.

  The design random number table is a table that is referenced to determine the type of special game when the jackpot random number included in the game data matches the winning value of the jackpot, or to determine the game state after the end of the special game It is. This symbol random number table is different between the first table 225 and the second table 226, and the proportion that the second table 226 is given a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the first table 225 is. It is a high table.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a ratio of special games in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 7A shows the percentage of special games determined in the symbol random number table included in the first table 225, and FIG. 7B shows the proportion of the special game determined in the symbol random number table included in the second table 226. It shows the percentage of special games. The special games determined by the special game determination unit 203 include a first special game 241 and a second special game 242. The first special game 241 is a special game in which the number of rounds in which a player can substantially win a prize ball is four rounds, and the second special game 242 is the number of rounds in which the player can substantially win a prize ball. Is a special game with 16 rounds. For example, in the first special game 241, the opening time of the first grand prize opening 22 a or the second big prize opening 23 a is set to a long time of about 30 seconds in 4 rounds out of all 16 rounds. The 12th round is a special game in which the opening time of the first big prize opening 22a or the second big prize opening 23a is set to a short time of about 0.1 seconds. In the first special game 241, there are only four rounds in which the game ball can continuously enter the first grand prize opening 22a or the second big prize opening 23a when the game ball is open. The number of rounds that can win a prize ball is substantially four. On the other hand, in the second special game 242, the opening time of the first grand prize opening 22a or the second big prize opening 23a is set to a long time of about 30 seconds in all 16 rounds, and it takes about 0.1 seconds. It is a special game that does not have a round with a short opening time. In this second special game 242, the game ball can continuously enter the open first grand prize opening 22 a or the second big prize opening 23 a in all 16 rounds. The number of rounds that can be obtained is 16 rounds, and more prize balls than the first special game 241 can be obtained.

  When the special game determination unit 203 determines that the jackpot random number included in the game data acquired by entering the first starting port 19a matches the winning value of the jackpot, the symbol random number table included in the first table 225 is further included. By determining the design random number based on the above, it is determined which of the first special game 241 and the second special game 242 is performed as the special game. In the symbol random number table of the first table 225 referred to at this time, the ratio of the first special game 241 is higher than that of the second special game 242 as shown in FIG. Therefore, when the player enters the first starting port 19a and wins a big hit, there is a high possibility that the number of rounds in which the player can win a prize ball is four.

  When the special game determination unit 203 determines that the jackpot random number included in the game data acquired by entering the second starting port 21a matches the winning value of the jackpot, the special game random number included in the second table 226 is also included. By determining the design random number based on the table, it is determined which of the first special game 241 and the second special game 242 is performed as the special game. In the symbol random number table of the second table 226 referred to at this time, the ratio of the second special game 242 is higher than that of the first special game 241 as shown in FIG. Therefore, when the player enters the second starting port 21a and wins a big hit, the possibility that the number of rounds in which the player can win a prize ball is 16 rounds increases. Therefore, a player who has a more advantageous game value as a special game is given to the player when he / she enters the second start port 21a and wins a big hit than when he / she enters the first start port 19a and makes a big win. It will be.

  Next, FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the ratio of the gaming state after the end of the special game. FIG. 8A shows the ratio of the gaming state after the end of the special game determined in the symbol random number table included in the first table 225. FIG. 8B shows the symbol included in the second table 226. The ratio of the gaming state after the end of the special game defined in the random number table is shown. The game state after the end of the special game determined by the special game determination unit 203 includes the time-short game state ST3 and the probability change game state ST4 as described above. Therefore, when it is determined that the special game is to be performed, the special game determination unit 203 determines one of the short-time game state ST3 and the probability variation game state ST4 as the game state after the special game ends.

  When the special game determination unit 203 determines that the jackpot random number included in the game data acquired by entering the first starting port 19a matches the winning value of the jackpot, the symbol random number table included in the first table 225 is further included. By determining the design random number based on the above, it is determined which of the short-time gaming state ST3 and the probability-changing gaming state ST4 is to be shifted as the gaming state after the end of the special game. In the symbol random number table of the first table 225 referred to at this time, as shown in FIG. 8A, the ratio of the short time gaming state ST3 is higher than the probability variation gaming state ST4. For this reason, when the player enters the first starting port 19a and wins a big game, there is a high possibility that the special game will be shifted to the short-time game state ST3.

  When the special game determination unit 203 determines that the jackpot random number included in the game data acquired by entering the second starting port 21a matches the winning value of the jackpot, the special game random number included in the second table 226 is also included. By determining the design random number based on the table, it is determined whether the game state after the end of the special game is to be shifted to the short-time game state ST3 or the probability variation game state ST4. In the symbol random number table of the second table 226 referred to at this time, as shown in FIG. 8B, the ratio of the short time gaming state ST3 is higher than the probability variation gaming state ST4. In other words, the second table 226 is the same table as the first table 225. When the ball hits the first starting port 19a and the jackpot, the second table 226 hits the second starting port 21a and hit the jackpot. The game state after the end of the special game shifts to the probability change game state ST4 at the same rate.

  Further, the special game determination unit 203 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the symbol random number. For example, when the jackpot random number is a jackpot that matches the winning value of the jackpot, a relatively long time is determined as the variation time of the special symbol based on the symbol random number. When the jackpot random number is a loss that does not match the winning value of the jackpot, the special game determination unit 203 determines whether or not to perform the reach effect by determining the reach random number based on the reach random number determination table. When performing, a relatively long time is determined as the variation time of the special symbol based on the symbol random number. On the other hand, in the case of a normal lose without performing a reach effect, the special game determination unit 203 determines a relatively short time as the variation time of the special symbol based on the symbol random number.

  Here, in the case of a normal lose without performing a reach effect, a relatively long variation time is more easily selected in the normal gaming state ST1 than in the short-time gaming state ST3 or the probability variation gaming state ST4. That is, the fluctuation time in the case of a normal lose without performing the reach effect changes according to the gaming state at that time. For example, in the short-time gaming state ST3 or the probability-changing gaming state ST4, the shortest variation time of about 2 seconds is obtained in the case of a normal loss without performing a reach effect. On the other hand, in the normal gaming state ST1, in the case of a normal lose without performing a reach effect, a fluctuation time of 3 seconds or more is determined. Therefore, in the case of a normal lose without performing a reach effect, the variation time in the short-time gaming state ST3 or the probability variation gaming state ST4 is shorter than the variation time in the normal gaming state ST1. However, when the variable time is determined based on the game data read out in the state where the maximum number of holds is stored in the first hold storage unit 222 or the second hold storage unit 223 even in the normal game state ST1, the time is shortened. As in the case of the gaming state ST3 or the probability-changing gaming state ST4, the shortest variation time of about 2 seconds is determined for a normal loss without performing a reach effect.

  The special symbol variation control unit 204 controls the variation display of the special symbol as the special game determination unit 203 performs the special game determination. For example, when the special game determination unit 203 reads the game data from the first hold storage unit 222 and makes a special game determination, the special symbol variation control unit 204 starts the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display unit 63. To do. Also, when the special game determination unit 203 reads the game data from the second holding storage unit 223 and makes a special game determination, the special symbol variation control unit 204 starts the variation display of the special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 65. To do. Then, the measurement of the variation time determined by the special game determination unit 203 is started, and when the variation time has elapsed, the symbol corresponding to the result of the special game determination is displayed in a stopped state, and the variation display of the special symbol is terminated. . The special symbol variation control unit 204 sends a variation start command to the effect control board 130 at the start of variation of the special symbol, and also transmits a variation stop command when the variation of the special symbol is stopped.

  The special game control unit 205 operates after the special symbol variation display by the special symbol variation control unit 204 is finished when it is determined that the special game determination in the special game determination unit 203 wins the big win and the special game is performed. The special game in the gaming machine 1 is controlled. The special game control unit 205 alternately drives the first grand prize port solenoid 95a and the second grand prize port solenoid 95b, thereby causing the first grand prize port 22a and the second grand prize port to be played in each round during the special game. 23a is alternately opened. Further, the special game control unit 205 determines whether the special game determined by the special game determination unit 203 is the first special game 241 or the second special game 242 and the first big prize opening 22a and the second big game. The opening time of each winning opening 23a is controlled. Therefore, in the case of the first special game 241, the number of rounds in which the player can obtain a prize ball is four rounds, and in the case of the second special game 242, a round in which the player can obtain a prize ball. The number is 16 rounds, which is larger than the first special game 241.

  When the special game is started, the special game control unit 205 waits until a predetermined opening time elapses, and when the opening time elapses, the first grand prize winning port 22a and the second grand prize winning port 23a are selectively opened. Start a round game. In this round game, as soon as the opened first grand prize opening 22a or the second big prize opening 23a is closed, the next round is started and the second big prize opening 23a or the first big prize opening 22a is opened. It becomes a state. For example, when one of the first grand prize opening 22a and the second big prize opening 23a is closed after the start of the round game, the special game control unit 205 opens the other immediately after the closing without providing an interval time between rounds. To advance the round game. However, the interval time between rounds does not necessarily have to be 0, and the game ball is in the first period after one of the first grand prize opening 22a and the second big prize opening 23a is closed and the other is opened. An interval time that is short enough not to pass through the positions where the big prize opening 22a and the second big prize opening 23a are provided may be provided. As such an interval time, for example, it is preferable to set a time that is the same as or shorter than the launch time interval of the game balls.

  When the first grand prize winning port 22a or the second grand prize winning port 23a is closed in the final round, the special game control unit 205 ends the special game without providing an ending time, and the short-time gaming state ST3 or the probability variation gaming state. Move to ST4. In this case, however, the ending time is not necessarily zero, and a slight ending time may be provided as in the interval time described above. By shortening the ending time in this way, the special game determination unit 203 is stored as a hold from the hold storage unit 221 immediately after the first big winning port 22a or the second big winning port 23a of the final round is closed. The game data can be read and the next special game determination can be made.

  Next, the 2nd game control part 211 which performs control regarding an auxiliary game is demonstrated. The second game control unit 211 includes an auxiliary game data acquisition unit 212, an auxiliary game determination unit 213, a normal symbol variation control unit 214, and an auxiliary game control unit 215, and a game ball passes through the through gates 16a and 16b. Along with the establishment of the start condition, the auxiliary game determination is performed, and processing according to the determination result is performed.

  The auxiliary game data acquisition unit 212 stores the auxiliary game data stored in the auxiliary game data storage unit 230 of the RAM 103 as each of the first gate switch 92a and the second gate switch 92b detects the passage of the game ball. get. The auxiliary game data storage unit 230 is a storage area for storing auxiliary game data including normal symbol random numbers and hit type random numbers. The values of the normal symbol random numbers and the hit type random numbers stored in the auxiliary game data storage unit 230 are sequentially updated, and the auxiliary game data acquisition unit 212 is configured so that each of the first gate switch 92a and the second gate switch 92b is a game. A random value at the timing when the passage of the ball is detected is acquired as auxiliary game data. When the auxiliary game data acquisition unit 212 acquires the auxiliary game data from the auxiliary game data storage unit 230, the auxiliary game data acquisition unit 212 stores the auxiliary game data in the holding storage unit 231 provided in the RAM 103. The holding storage unit 231 is a storage area for storing auxiliary game data as holding, and can store, for example, up to four auxiliary game data.

  If the auxiliary game data is stored in the hold storage unit 231 as a hold when the current game state is not being displayed in the normal symbol fluctuation display and the auxiliary game is not being executed, The game data is read out and a normal symbol lottery, that is, an auxiliary game determination is performed. For example, when the auxiliary game data acquired by passing the game ball through the through gates 16a and 16b during the normal symbol variation display is stored as the hold, the auxiliary game determination unit 213 terminates the normal symbol variation display. Then, the next auxiliary game data is read from the holding storage unit 231 at the timing when the next variation display can be performed, and the auxiliary game determination is performed. However, when the change display of the previous normal symbol stops at the winning symbol and the auxiliary game is performed, the auxiliary game determination unit 213 reads the auxiliary game data from the holding storage unit 231 after the auxiliary game is finished, and the next game Auxiliary game determination is performed.

  When the auxiliary game determination unit 213 performs the auxiliary game determination, the auxiliary game determination unit 213 reads the auxiliary game determination table 232 stored in advance in the ROM 102, and the auxiliary game data read from the holding storage unit 231 based on the auxiliary game determination table 232 is hit. In the case of winning, the hit type is further determined. The auxiliary game determination table 232 includes a random number determination table 232a for determining whether or not the winning is based on the normal symbol random number, and a winning type table 232b for determining the winning type based on the winning type random number. included.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the random number determination table 232a and the hit type table 232b. First, the random number determination table 232a is a table as shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number that is sequentially updated within a range of 0 to 250, for example, and a random number value to be won is defined in advance according to the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. For example, in the normal game state ST1, if the random number value of the normal symbol random number included in the auxiliary game data read from the holding storage unit 231 is any of 0 to 224, the game is lost. It becomes. Also, in the special game state ST2, as in the normal game state ST1, if the random number of the normal symbol random number is any of 0 to 224, the game is lost, and if any of 225 to 250, it is a win. That is, in the normal game state ST1 or the special game state ST2, the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is about 1/10. On the other hand, in the short-time game state ST3, if the random number of the normal symbol random number included in the auxiliary game data read from the holding storage unit 231 is any one of 0 to 24, the game is lost. Win. In the probability variation gaming state ST4, as in the short-time gaming state ST3, if the random number of the normal symbol random number is 0 to 24, it is lost, and if it is any of 25 to 250, it is a win. That is, the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is about 9/10 in the short-time gaming state ST3 or the probability variation gaming state ST4, which is higher than in the normal gaming state ST1 or the special gaming state ST2.

  Next, the hit type table 232b is a table as shown in FIG. The winning type random number is a random number that is sequentially updated within a range of 0 to 99, for example, and the winning type is defined in advance according to the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. For example, in the normal game state ST1, if the random number value of the hit type random number included in the auxiliary game data read from the holding storage unit 231 is any one of 5 to 99, it becomes the first hit, and any one of 0 to 4 If there is a second hit. Also, in the special game state ST2, as in the normal game state ST1, if the random number value of the hit type random number is any one of 5 to 99, it is the first win, and if it is any one of 0 to 4, the second hit is It becomes. In other words, when the normal symbol lottery is won in the normal gaming state ST1 or the special gaming state ST2, the first winning is about 19/20 and the second winning is about 1/20. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state ST3, the third winning combination is made even if the random number of the normal symbol random numbers included in the auxiliary game data read from the holding storage unit 231 is 0 to 99. The same applies to the probability variation gaming state ST4, and even if the random number of the normal symbol random number is any of 0 to 99, the third win is obtained. That is, in the time-saving gaming state ST3 or the probability variation gaming state ST4, if the normal symbol lottery is won, the third win is made at a rate of 100%.

  As described above, the auxiliary game determination unit 213 determines whether or not the auxiliary game is to be performed based on the game data read from the hold storage unit 231. The hit type is determined.

  The normal symbol fluctuation control unit 214 controls the normal symbol display unit 61 to perform the normal symbol fluctuation display in accordance with the auxiliary game determination by the auxiliary game determination unit 213. First, the normal symbol variation control unit 214 determines the variation time of the normal symbol according to the gaming state. For example, in the normal gaming state ST1 or the special gaming state ST2, a relatively long time of about 29 seconds (first normal symbol variation time) is determined as the normal symbol variation time, and in the short-time gaming state ST3 or the probability variation gaming state ST4. A time shorter than that in the normal gaming state ST1 or the special gaming state ST2 and about 3 seconds (second ordinary symbol variation time) is determined as the variation time of the ordinary symbol. Then, the normal symbol variation control unit 214 starts normal symbol variation display. The normal symbol fluctuation control unit 214 starts measuring the fluctuation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 61, starts measuring the fluctuation time, and if the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation has passed the predetermined fluctuation time, By displaying a symbol corresponding to the game determination result, the normal symbol variation display is terminated. Further, the normal symbol variation control unit 214 sends a normal symbol variation start command to the effect control board 130 when the normal symbol variation starts.

  If the auxiliary game control unit 215 is elected in the auxiliary game determination by the auxiliary game determination unit 213 and is determined to perform the auxiliary game, the auxiliary game control unit 215 operates after the normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol variation control unit 214 is finished. The game state in the machine 1 is shifted from the non-auxiliary game state to the auxiliary game state, and the operation of the auxiliary game to be performed in the auxiliary game state is controlled. This auxiliary game control unit 215 switches the electric tulip 20 from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) by driving the electric chew solenoid 91 in the auxiliary game state, and thereby the second start port 21a. To make it easier for game balls to enter. When the auxiliary game control unit 215 drives the electric chew solenoid 91 to perform the auxiliary game, the auxiliary game control unit 215 drives the electric chew solenoid 91 based on the hit type determined by the auxiliary game determination unit 213, in a manner according to the hit type. The second start port 21a is opened.

  For example, when the winning type won in the auxiliary game determination is the first win, the auxiliary game control unit 215 displays the first auxiliary game state corresponding to the first win after the display of fluctuation of the normal symbol for about 29 seconds is finished. To move to. In this first auxiliary game state, the auxiliary game control unit 215 sets the opening time of the second start port 21a to a short time of about 0.2 seconds and drives the electric chew solenoid 91. Then, after opening the second start port 21a for a short time of about 0.2 seconds, the auxiliary game is ended by closing the second start port 21a. When this auxiliary game ends, the auxiliary game control unit 215 ends the first auxiliary game state and shifts to the non-auxiliary game state. Therefore, in the first auxiliary gaming state that is won in the first win, the second start port 21a is opened only once in a short time of about 0.2 seconds, so the second start in the open state There is a low possibility that a game ball enters the mouth 21a.

  On the other hand, when the winning type won in the auxiliary game determination is the second win, the auxiliary game control unit 215 displays the second auxiliary game corresponding to the second win after the display of the fluctuation of the normal symbol for about 29 seconds is finished. Transition to the state. In the second auxiliary game state, the auxiliary game control unit 215 opens the second start port 21a a plurality of times by driving the electric chew solenoid 91 a plurality of times. That is, the auxiliary game control unit 215 switches the electric tulip 20 from the first mode to the second mode, and further repeats the operation of returning the electric tulip 20 of the second mode to the first mode a plurality of times to set the second start port 21a. Control is performed so that the auxiliary game is performed a plurality of times in the second auxiliary game state by being released a plurality of times.

  By the way, an upper limit is set for the number of ball game balls that can enter the second starting port 21a in one auxiliary game state, and for example, 10 in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is predetermined as the upper limit value. ing. Therefore, when winning the second win in the auxiliary game determination and opening the second start port 21a a plurality of times, the auxiliary game control unit 215 determines that the total release time of a plurality of times is a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) or less or Each opening time is set to be less than a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds). In other words, since the game balls are continuously launched into the game area 13 at intervals of 0.6 seconds, even if the game balls continuously enter the open second opening 21a, If the total opening time is set to 6 seconds or less, or less than 10 seconds, the number of balls entering the second start port 21a is the upper limit from the start to the end of the second auxiliary gaming state. It becomes possible to suppress to less than the number.

  Generally expressing this, when the launch time interval when the game balls are continuously fired is H (seconds), and the upper limit number of balls entering the second start port 21a is N (pieces), 1 The total opening time Topen when the second start port 21a is opened a plurality of times in the auxiliary gaming state is set to a time satisfying the relationship of Topen ≦ N · H. As a result, the number of game balls entering the second start port 21a in one auxiliary game state can be kept below the upper limit.

  However, even if the total opening time of the second start port 21a is set to Topen, the rolling speed of the game ball rolling in the game area 13 varies, so the upper limit of the open second start port 21a is exceeded. A game ball may enter. Therefore, when the auxiliary game control unit 215 shifts from the non-auxiliary game state to the auxiliary game state, the auxiliary game control unit 215 counts the number of balls entered into the second start port 21a until the auxiliary game state is reached, and the number of balls entered is When the upper limit value is reached, the second start port 21a may be closed at that timing, and thereafter the second start port 21a may not be opened.

  Note that the total opening time of the second starting port 21a in the second auxiliary gaming state when winning in the second win is the opening time of the second starting port 21a when winning in the first hit (0.2 seconds) Needless to say, it is set to a longer time. However, the opening time per one time is the same as the opening time (0.2 seconds) of the second starting port 21a when winning in the first hit (opening difficult to enter the game ball) ) May be included in multiple releases.

  When the second start port 21a is opened a plurality of times in the second auxiliary gaming state corresponding to the second hit, there are various opening patterns. Therefore, when the auxiliary game control unit 215 opens the second start port 21a in the second auxiliary game state corresponding to the second hit, one of the plurality of release patterns stored in the ROM 102 in advance is used. Is selected, and the electric starting solenoid 91 is driven a plurality of times based on the selected opening pattern, thereby opening the second start port 21a a plurality of times. Therefore, when the second winning opening 21a is opened multiple times by winning the second hit, the electric tulip 20 does not operate with the same opening pattern every time, but the electric tulip 20 operates with a different opening pattern every time. There is also. And if the 2nd starting port 21a opened at the end of multiple times is closed, the auxiliary game control part 215 will complete | finish a 2nd auxiliary game state, and will make it transfer to a non-auxiliary game state.

  In addition, when the winning type won in the auxiliary game determination is the third winning type, the auxiliary game control unit 215 displays the third auxiliary gaming state corresponding to the third winning after the normal symbol variation display for about 3 seconds is finished. To move to. In this third auxiliary game state, the auxiliary game control unit 215 opens the second start port 21a once or a plurality of times by driving the electric chew solenoid 91 once or a plurality of times. Even in the third auxiliary gaming state corresponding to the third hit, since it is necessary to keep the number of balls entering the opened second starting port 21a below the upper limit, the total opening time of the second starting port 21a is Set to less than 6 seconds. However, in the third auxiliary gaming state corresponding to the third hit, there is one opening pattern for opening the second starting port 21a. Therefore, when the second start port 21a is opened in the third auxiliary gaming state won in the third win, the electric tulip 20 operates in the same opening pattern every time.

  FIG. 10 is a timing chart in the case where an auxiliary game is performed by the auxiliary game determination. First, FIG. 10 (a) shows an auxiliary game (auxiliary member opening operation) performed by winning the first hit. For example, when the auxiliary game determination is made at timing T10 and it is determined that the first winning game is won, normal symbol variation display is started at timing T11. Since the first hit is a hit that occurs in the normal gaming state ST1 or the special gaming state ST2, the normal symbol variation time Ta is set to a relatively long time of about 29 seconds. Then, after the fluctuation time Ta has elapsed, the state shifts from the non-auxiliary gaming state to the first auxiliary gaming state. That is, the auxiliary game control unit 215 shifts to the first auxiliary game state at the timing T12 when the normal symbol variation time Ta ends, and starts the auxiliary game (auxiliary member opening operation) corresponding to the first auxiliary game state. . In the first auxiliary game state, the auxiliary game control unit 215 opens the second start port 21a at timing T12. In the first auxiliary game state corresponding to the first hit, the auxiliary game control unit 215 performs an auxiliary game (auxiliary member opening operation) that opens the second start port 21a for a short time of about 0.2 seconds only once. Do. In the auxiliary game corresponding to the first hit, since the opening time of the second start port 21a is short, it is difficult to enter the game ball while the second start port 21a is open. When the opening time of about 0.2 seconds elapses, the auxiliary game control unit 215 closes the second start port 21a and ends the auxiliary game (auxiliary member opening operation). At this time, the first auxiliary gaming state ends. Therefore, the duration of the first auxiliary gaming state when winning the first win is a slight time of about 0.2 seconds.

FIG. 10 (b) shows an example of an auxiliary game (auxiliary member opening operation) performed by winning the second hit. In addition, when the auxiliary game corresponding to the second hit is performed, as described above, auxiliary games based on various release patterns may be performed. In FIG. 10B, based on one of the release patterns. The auxiliary game is illustrated. For example, when the auxiliary game determination is made at timing T20 and it is determined that the second winning game is won, the normal symbol variation display is started at timing T21. Since the second hit is a hit that occurs in the normal gaming state ST1 or the special gaming state ST2, the normal symbol variation time Tb is set to a relatively long time of about 29 seconds as in the first hit. Is done. Then, after the fluctuation time Tb has elapsed, at time T22, the auxiliary game control unit 215 shifts from the non-auxiliary game state to the second auxiliary game state. When the auxiliary game control unit 215 shifts to the second auxiliary game state, the auxiliary game control unit 215 first causes the electric tulip 20 to perform an initial operation of opening the second start port 21a for about 0.1 seconds. In this initial operation, since the opening time of the second start port 21a is short, the possibility that the game ball enters the second start port 21a during the period in which the initial operation is performed is low. After performing this initial operation, the auxiliary game control unit 215 temporarily returns the second start port 21a to the closed state and continues the closed state for a predetermined time. At this time, the second auxiliary gaming state is ongoing. Then, at the timing T23 after the lapse of a predetermined time, the auxiliary game control unit 215 starts the first auxiliary game (first auxiliary member opening operation). The interval time from the start of the initial operation to the start of the first auxiliary game (first auxiliary member opening operation) is set to a predetermined time (for example, about 3 seconds).

  In the first auxiliary game (first auxiliary member opening operation), the electric tulip 20 is switched to the second mode (open state), and a state in which a game ball easily enters the second start port 21a is continued for a predetermined time. The duration of the first auxiliary game is a time longer than the duration (0.1 second) of the initial operation, and is a time during which at least one game ball can enter the second start port 21a. For example, if the duration of the first auxiliary game is set to 0.6 seconds or more, which is the launch time interval of the game balls, the ball game ball is theoretically placed at the second start port 21a while the first auxiliary game is being performed. Enter one or more balls. If the time is set to 2.4 seconds or longer, theoretically, four or more ball balls enter the second start port 21a while the first auxiliary game is being performed. Accordingly, the duration of the first auxiliary game is set to a time that is at least equal to or greater than the launch time interval (launch interval) of the game balls.

  Then, when the duration of the first auxiliary game has elapsed, the auxiliary game control unit 215 returns the electric tulip 20 to the first mode (closed state) again at the timing T24, and it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 21a. State. Then, the auxiliary game control unit 215 continues the non-auxiliary game in a state where it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 21a for a predetermined time. Also at this time, the second auxiliary gaming state is continuing. The duration of this non-auxiliary game is set to be longer than, for example, the interval time from the initial operation to the start of the first auxiliary game, and the game ball enters the second start port 21a in the first auxiliary game. The time required for the special symbol variation display based on the stored hold to be performed at least once or longer is set. For example, if the duration of the non-auxiliary game is set to a relatively long time of about 29 seconds, even if a plurality of game balls enter the second start opening 21a in the first auxiliary game, the non-auxiliary game is based on the plurality of balls entered. Multiple holds can be consumed during non-auxiliary games.

  Then, the auxiliary game control unit 215 starts the second auxiliary game (second auxiliary member opening operation) at timing T25 after the continuation time of the non-auxiliary game has elapsed. In the second auxiliary game (second auxiliary member opening operation), similarly to the first auxiliary game (first auxiliary member opening operation), the electric tulip 20 is switched to the second mode (open state), and the second starting port 21a A state in which a game ball is easy to enter is continued for a predetermined time. The duration of the second auxiliary game is longer than the duration (0.1 seconds) of the initial operation, as in the first auxiliary game, and at least one game ball can enter the second start port 21a. It's time. That is, the duration of the second auxiliary game is set to a time that is at least equal to or greater than the launch time interval (launch interval) of the game balls. For example, if the duration time of the second auxiliary game is set to 0.6 seconds or more, which is the launch time interval of the game balls, the ball game ball is theoretically placed in the second start port 21a while the second auxiliary game is being performed. Enter one or more balls. If the time is set to 2.4 seconds or longer, theoretically, four or more ball balls enter the second starting port 21a while the second auxiliary game is being performed. When this second auxiliary game is performed, as described above, the hold that has entered the second starting port 21a in the first auxiliary game has already been digested. Therefore, when a game ball enters the second start opening 21a in the second auxiliary game, a new hold associated with the ball is stored, so that the number of times that the special game determination is performed in the gaming machine 1 increases. In other words, in the second auxiliary gaming state corresponding to the second hit, it is possible to give more opportunities for the special game determination associated with entering the second starting port 21a than before, so that the game is more than conventional. This is a gaming state in which an advantageous gaming value can be given to the player. Then, when the duration time of the second auxiliary game has elapsed, the auxiliary game control unit 215 returns the electric tulip 20 to the first mode at the timing T26 and makes it difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 21a. In the opening pattern shown in FIG. 10 (b), the second auxiliary gaming state ends with the closing of the second starting port 21a at the timing T26. However, depending on the opening pattern, there may be a pattern in which the same processing as described above is further repeated several times after the second start port 21a is closed at the timing T26.

  FIG. 10C shows a case where an auxiliary game (auxiliary member opening operation) corresponding to the third hit is performed. For example, when the auxiliary game determination is made at timing T30 and it is determined that the winning game is won in the third win, the normal symbol variation display is started at timing T31. Since the third hit is a hit that occurs in the short-time gaming state ST3 or the probability variation gaming state ST4, the normal symbol variation time Tc is set to a relatively short time of about 3 seconds. After the lapse of the variation time Tc, the auxiliary game control unit 215 shifts from the non-auxiliary game state to the third auxiliary game state. When the auxiliary game control unit 215 shifts to the third auxiliary game state at the timing T22, the electric tulip 20 is switched to the second mode (open state) at the same time, and the second start port 21a is opened. In the third auxiliary game state corresponding to the third hit, an auxiliary game (auxiliary member releasing operation) in which a relatively long opening time of about 3 seconds is set is performed a plurality of times. That is, when the second start opening 21a is opened at the timing T32, the auxiliary game control unit 215 holds the opened state until the opening time of about 3 seconds elapses. At this time, a plurality of game balls can enter the second starting port 21a. When the opening time elapses, the auxiliary game control unit 215 closes the second start port 21a at timing T33 and continues the closed state for about 1 second. Then, the second start port 21a is opened again at the timing T34 when the time of about 1 second has elapsed, and the open state is maintained until the open time of about 3 seconds has elapsed. At this time, a plurality of game balls can enter the second start port 21a. When the opening time elapses, the auxiliary game control unit 215 closes the second start port 21a at the timing T35 and ends the auxiliary game. Along with this, the third auxiliary gaming state is also ended.

  In the short-time gaming state ST3 and the probability-changing gaming state ST4, the probability of winning the auxiliary gaming determination is about 9/10 higher than the normal gaming state ST1 and the special gaming state ST2, and each time the winning is made, An auxiliary game corresponding to the winning is performed. Therefore, in the short-time gaming state ST3 and the probability-changing gaming state ST4, it is possible to frequently enter the game ball into the second start port 21a, and the special game determination based on the ball entering the second start port 21a is continuous. To be done. In the short-time gaming state ST3 and the probability-changing gaming state ST4, since the third winning game state is frequently won, the interval time (T33 to T34) in which the second starting port 21a is closed in the third auxiliary gaming state is The time is set to be shorter than the time (T24 to T25) in which the non-auxiliary game continues in the second auxiliary game state.

  Next, the operation in the main control board 100 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of main operations performed by the main control board 100. The main control board 100 repeats the process based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 11 as a timer interrupt process at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Run. When the process is started by the timer interruption, the main control board 100 performs a random number update process (step S101), a first start port switch process (step S102), a second start port switch process (step S103), and a gate switch process (step S104), various switch processing (step S105), prize ball processing (step S106), special symbol processing (step S107), big prize opening processing (step S108), normal symbol processing (step S109), electric tulip (electric chew) The process (step S110) and the output process (step S111) are sequentially executed. When these processes are completed, the initial value random number update process (step S112) is repeatedly executed. Then, when an interruption by the timer occurs again after a certain period of time, the process after the random number update process (step S101) is repeatedly executed.

  In the random number update process (step S101), a process of updating various random number values stored in the game data storage unit 220 of the RAM 103 is performed. In the first start port switch process (step S102), the above-described game data acquisition unit 202 monitors the state of the first start port switch 43, and a game ball enters the first start port 19a and the first start port switch. When 43 is turned on, processing for acquiring game data from the game data storage unit 220 is performed. In the second start port switch process (step S103), the above-described game data acquisition unit 202 monitors the state of the second start port switch 44, and a game ball enters the second start port 21a and the second start port switch. When 44 is turned on, processing for acquiring game data from the game data storage unit 220 is performed. In the gate switch process (step S104), the auxiliary game data acquisition unit 212 monitors the states of the first gate switch 92a and the second gate switch 92b, and the game balls pass through the through gates 16a and 16b, and those gate switches 92a. , 92b is turned on, the auxiliary game data including the normal symbol random number is acquired for the normal symbol lottery. In the various switch processes (step S105), a process of inputting signals from all other switches (for example, a big prize opening switch) is performed. In the winning ball process (step S106), a process of counting the number of balls entered into various winning holes and setting a winning ball command based on the counted value is performed. In the special symbol process (step S107), the special game determination unit 203 and the special symbol variation control unit 204 perform special game determination, special symbol variation display, and processing associated with the special symbol variation display. In the special prize opening process (step S108), the operation of the special game for opening and closing the first big prize opening 22a and the second big prize opening 23a is controlled. In the normal symbol process (step S109), the normal symbol change display and the process associated with the normal symbol change are performed. In the electric tulip process (step S110), an auxiliary game for operating the electric tulip 20 is controlled. In the output process (step S111), a process of outputting a control command, game data, and the like from the main control board 100 to the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130 is performed. Commands and data to be output to each substrate are generated in each processing of steps S102 to S110 and set in the RAM 103 in advance. Therefore, in this output process, commands and data set in the RAM 103 are read and output. In the initial value random number update process (step S112), initial values of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers stored in the game data storage unit 220 are updated. By repeatedly executing the initial value random number update process (step S112) in the remaining time after executing steps S101 to S111, the initial values of various random numbers can be updated each time. And since this remaining time becomes longer or shorter depending on the operating state of the gaming machine 1, etc., the number of times the initial value random number update process (step S112) is repeatedly executed during the remaining time is different each time. The update value of the initial value of various random numbers can be an irregular value. Therefore, even if an attempt is made to generate a jackpot illegally, the initial value of the jackpot random number is unknown, so it is not possible to know when the jackpot random number becomes the winning value of the jackpot, and thus it is possible to prevent fraud. It is.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing details of the first start port switch process (step S102 in FIG. 11) and the second start port switch process (step S103 in FIG. 11). First, as shown in FIG. 12A, in the first start port switch process (step S102), it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 19a and the first start port switch 43 is turned on. Judgment is made (step S201). Here, when the first start port switch 43 is not turned on, the start condition is not satisfied, and the first start port switch process is terminated. If the first start port switch 43 is turned on, the start condition is satisfied, so whether or not the number of holds U1 stored in the first hold storage unit 222 of the hold storage unit 221 is less than the upper limit value. Judgment is made (step S202). In the example shown in the figure, the upper limit value is four. If the number of holdings U1 has reached the upper limit (NO in step S202), the number of holdings cannot be increased any more, and the first start port switch process is terminated. On the other hand, if the hold number U1 is less than the upper limit value (YES in step S202), the value of the hold number U1 is incremented by 1 (step S203). Then, game data obtained by entering the first starting port 19a is read from the game data storage unit 220, and various random numbers included in the game data are stored in the first hold storage unit 222 of the hold storage unit 221 (step). S204). At this time, the jackpot random number value included in the read game data determines whether the jackpot is “losing” or “losing”. In the case of “big hit”, the type of special game, the game state after the special game, and the like are determined by the value of the design random number included in the game data. Further, in the case of “losing”, it is determined whether or not the reach effect is performed based on the value of the reach random number included in the game data. Then, the main control board 100 sets game data including various read random numbers as game data for transmission for transmitting to the effect control board 130 (step S205). The transmission game data set at this time is given information indicating that it is game data acquired by entering the first starting port 19a. When the game data setting is completed, the first start port switch process is terminated.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12B, in the second start port switch process (step S103 in FIG. 11), a game ball enters the second start port 21a and the second start port switch 44 is turned on. It is determined whether or not (step S301). If the second start port switch 44 is not turned on, the start condition is not satisfied, and the second start port switch process is terminated. If the second start port switch 44 is on, the start condition is satisfied, and therefore it is determined whether or not the number of holds U2 stored in the second hold storage unit 223 of the hold storage unit 221 is less than the upper limit value. (Step S302). In the example shown in the figure, the upper limit value is four. If the number of holdings U2 has reached the upper limit (NO in step S302), the number of holdings cannot be increased any more, so the second start port switch process is terminated. On the other hand, when the hold number U2 is less than the upper limit value (YES in step S302), 1 is added to the value of the hold number U2 (step S303). And the game data for special game determination by having entered into the 2nd starting port 21a are read from the game data storage part 220, and the value of various random numbers contained in the game data is stored in the second reservation storage part of the reservation storage part 221. It is stored in 223 (step S304). Based on the values of the various random numbers read at this time, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit, and in the case of a loss, whether or not a reach effect is performed. Then, the main control board 100 sets game data including various read random numbers as transmission game data for transmitting to the effect control board 130 (step S305). The transmission game data set at this time is given information indicating that it is game data acquired by entering the second starting port 21a. When the game data setting is completed, the second start port switch process is terminated.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing details of the gate switch process (step S104 in FIG. 11). In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball passes through the through gates 16a and 16b and the first gate switch 92a or the second gate switch 92b is turned on (step S401). If neither the first gate switch 92a nor the second gate switch 92b is turned on, the normal symbol lottery start condition is not satisfied, and the gate switch process is terminated. On the other hand, if either one of the first gate switch 92a and the second gate switch 92b is turned on, the starting condition is satisfied, and therefore it is determined whether or not the number G of the regular symbol lottery hold is less than the upper limit value ( Step S402). In the example shown in the figure, the upper limit value is four. If the number of reservations G has reached the upper limit (NO in step S402), the number of reservations cannot be increased any more, and the gate switch process is terminated. On the other hand, when the reserved number G is less than the upper limit value (YES in step S402), 1 is added to the value of the reserved number G (step S403). Then, auxiliary game data including a normal symbol random number is read for auxiliary game determination when the game ball passes through the through gates 16a and 16b, and the auxiliary game data is stored in the holding storage unit 231 of the RAM 103 (step S404). Note that whether or not the auxiliary game is determined is determined by the value of the normal symbol random number read at this time.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol process (step S107 in FIG. 11). In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the current state of the gaming machine 1 is in a special game (step S501). If the special game is in progress, the special symbol process cannot be performed until the special game is completed, and the special symbol process is terminated without starting the special symbol variation process (YES in step S501). . On the other hand, when the special game is not being executed (NO in step S501), the main control board 100 determines whether or not the current state of the gaming machine 1 is displaying the variation of the special symbol (step S502). When the special symbol variation display is not in progress (NO in step S502), it is determined whether or not the number of holdings U2 is 1 or more (step S503). When the holding number U2 is 1 or more (YES in step S503), the main control board 100 reads out the game data stored first in the second holding storage unit 223 of the holding storage unit 221 (step S504). One is subtracted from the value of the holding number U2 (step S505). Then, other reserved storage areas stored in the second reserved storage unit 223 are shifted in order (step S506).

  On the other hand, when the hold number U2 is 0 (NO in step S503), the main control board 100 determines whether or not the hold number U1 is 1 or more (step S507). When the holding number U1 is 1 or more (YES in step S507), the main control board 100 reads out the game data stored first in the first holding storage unit 222 of the holding storage unit 221 (step S508), One is subtracted from the value of the holding number U1 (step S509). Then, another reserved storage area stored in the first reserved storage unit 223 is shifted (step S510). In addition, when the number of holdings U1 is 0 (NO in step S507), it means that there is no storage stored due to entering the first starting port 19a or the second starting port 21a as the starting condition. The process ends without starting the special symbol variation display.

  When the game data is read out in either step S504 or step S508, the process proceeds to a process for determining a special game based on the read game data (steps S511 to S517). That is, the main control board 100 first determines whether or not the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a high probability state (probability variation gaming state ST4) (step S511), and if it is a high probability state, a special game determination table. A high probability table is selected and read from the jackpot random number determination table included in 224 (step S512), and if not in the high probability state, the normal probability table is selected and read (step S513). Then, the main control board 100 executes a special game determination process for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player (step S514). In the special game determination process (step S514), whether or not the jackpot is determined is determined based on the jackpot random number included in the game data read in step S504 or S508, and the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner according to the determination result. The variation time to perform is determined. The details of this special game determination process will be described later.

  The main control board 100, after performing the special game determination process (step S514), causes the effect control board 130 to perform a variation effect of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation time of the special symbol determined in the special game determination process. Is set in the RAM 103 (step S515). Then, the main control board 100 starts the special symbol change display on the first special symbol display 63 or the second special symbol display 65 based on the special symbol change time determined in the special game determination process (step S516). ) In order to continue the variation display until the variation time elapses, measurement of the variation time is started (step S517).

  On the other hand, when the variation of the special symbol is being displayed in step S502 (YES in step S502), the main control board 100 determines whether or not the variation time has ended (step S518). Here, it is determined whether or not the variation time measured in step S517 has reached the variation time determined in the special game determination process (step S514) when the special symbol variation display is started. If the variation time has not ended (NO in step S518), the special symbol variation display is continued, and the special symbol processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the variation time has ended (YES in step S518), the main control board 100 issues a change stop command for stopping the effect due to the change of the decorative symbol performed by the effect control board 130 to the RAM 103. (Step S519). Then, the variation display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 63 or the second special symbol display 65 is stopped at the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special game determination (step S520), and the measured variation time is reset ( Step S521). Then, the main control board 100 executes a stop process (step S522). The details of the stop process will be described later.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing details of the special game determination process (step S514 in FIG. 14). When this process is started, the main control board 100 makes a special game determination based on the table selected in step S512 or S513 whether or not the jackpot random number included in the game data is a value indicating a jackpot (step S541). . If the jackpot is won (YES in step S542), the type of jackpot is determined based on the design random number (step S543). That is, here, based on the design random number, the type of special game to be played as a special game is determined, and the game state at the end of the special game is determined. When determining the design random number, the design random number to be determined is acquired by entering the first starting port 19a or acquired by entering the second starting port 21a. Different tables are referenced depending on whether they are things. When determining the type of jackpot game, the main control board 100 sets a special symbol corresponding to the type of jackpot as a stop symbol to be stopped after the special symbol variation display (step S544). Subsequently, the main control board 100 refers to the variation pattern table for jackpot from the variation pattern table stored in advance in the ROM 102 (step S545), and determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the symbol random number, the reach random number, or the like. (Step S546).

  If the jackpot is not won (NO in step S542), the main control board 100 sets a lost symbol based on the symbol random number as a stop symbol to be stopped after the special symbol variation display (step S547). Then, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation gaming state ST4 (step S548). If the probability is the probability variation gaming state ST4, the main control board 100 changes the variation pattern table for probability variation gaming from the variation pattern table in the ROM 102. (Step S549), and the variation time of the special symbol is determined based on the symbol random number, the reach random number, or the like (step S550).

  If it is not in the probable gaming state ST4 (NO in step S548), it is determined whether or not it is in the short time gaming state ST3 (step S551). When in the short-time game state ST3, the main control board 100 refers to the short-time game variation pattern table from the variation pattern table in the ROM 102 (step S552), and calculates the variation time of the special symbol based on the symbol random number, the reach random number, or the like. Determination is made (step S553).

  If it is not the short-time gaming state ST3 (NO in step S551), the main control board 100 refers to the variation pattern table for normal games from the variation pattern table in the ROM 102 (step S554) and stores it in the hold storage unit 221. The reserved number (for example, the value of the reserved number U1 stored in the first reserved storage unit 222) is confirmed (step S555). Then, the main control board 100 determines the variation time of the special symbol defined in the variation pattern table for normal game based on the symbol random number, the reach random number, and the number of reserves (step S556). For example, if the number of holds has reached the upper limit, in order to efficiently digest the change display of special symbols, if there is a normal losing without reach production, the number of holds will be the upper limit. Determine a shorter variation time than if not reached. Further, when the number of holdings does not reach the upper limit, the variation time determined in step S556 in the normal lose without performing the reach effect is longer than the variation time determined in the normal loss in steps S550 and S553. In other words, in the short-time gaming state ST3 or the probability-changing gaming state ST4, in order to be able to digest the hold efficiently, it is more relative than in the normal gaming state ST1 except when a reach effect is performed. Short variation times are determined. This completes the special game determination process (step S514).

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing details of the stop process (step S522 in FIG. 14). In this process, after the change display of the special symbol is stopped, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is shifted to the special game, the short-time gaming state ST3 is shifted to the normal gaming state ST1, or the probability variation gaming state ST4 is changed to the normal gaming state. A process of shifting to ST1 is performed. When the stop process is started, the main control board 100 determines whether or not a jackpot for shifting to a special game has occurred (step S571). If a jackpot occurs (YES in step S571), the jackpot A special game (big hit game) corresponding to the type is set (step S572). Then, a jackpot start command is set in the RAM 103 to cause the effect control board 33 to perform an effect corresponding to the special game (step S573). Thereafter, the main control board 100 starts a special game (step S574). As a result, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 becomes the special gaming state ST2.

  If the main control board 100 determines that no jackpot has occurred (NO in step S571), the main control board 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a probability change gaming state ST4 (step S575). As a result, if the game state is ST4 (YES in Step S575), the main control board 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the remaining variation count SC in the probability game state ST4 (Step S576). The remaining variation count SC is set in advance to a predetermined value (for example, 10000) when the special game is finished and the process proceeds to the probability variation game state ST4. After subtracting 1 from the value of the remaining variation count SC, the main control board 100 determines whether or not the remaining variation count SC has become 0 (step S577). As a result, the normal gaming state ST1 is set (step S578). Thereby, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the normal gaming state ST1.

  Further, when the main control board 100 determines that the current gaming state is not the probability variation gaming state ST4 (NO in step S575), the main control board 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state ST3 (step S579). As a result, when it is in the short time gaming state ST3 (YES in step S579), the main control board 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the remaining fluctuation count JC in the short time gaming state ST3 (step S580). The remaining fluctuation count JC is set in advance to a predetermined value (for example, 100) when the special game is finished and the state shifts to the short-time game state ST3. After subtracting 1 from the value of the remaining fluctuation count JC, the main control board 100 determines whether or not the remaining fluctuation count JC has become 0 (step S581). As a result, the normal gaming state ST1 is set (step S582). Thereby, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the normal gaming state ST1. If the current gaming state is the normal gaming state (NO in step S579), nothing is performed after that. This is the end of the stop process (step S522).

  Next, FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are flowcharts showing details of the special prize opening process (step S108 in FIG. 11). In this process, the opening / closing operation of the first big prize opening 22a and the second big prize opening 23a when the special game is started is controlled. The main control board 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in a special game after the start of the special game (step S601). When the special game is not being performed (NO in step S601), the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning port 22a or the second big prize winning port 23a is not performed, and thus the special prize winning port process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special game is being performed (YES in step S601), the main control board 100 determines whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the opening operation of the special game started in the suspension process (FIG. 16). Judgment is made (step S602). When the gaming machine 1 is in the opening operation (YES in step S602), the main control board 100 determines whether or not a predetermined time for opening operation (opening time) has elapsed (step S603). . If the opening time has not elapsed (NO in step S603), the opening operation is continued, and the big prize opening process is terminated. That is, the first big prize opening 22a or the second big prize opening 23a is not opened until the opening operation is completed.

  On the other hand, when the opening time has elapsed (YES in step S603), the main control board 100 adds 1 to the round value R that opens the first big prize opening 22a or the second big prize opening 23a (step S603). S604). The round value R is initialized to 0 at the time of occurrence of the jackpot, and becomes a round value to be performed this time by adding 1 in step S604. Then, the main control board 100 confirms the type of the special game (step S605), and sets the opening time of the first big prize opening 22a or the second big prize opening 23a in the current round R (step S606). Then, it is determined whether or not the current round R is an odd-numbered round (step S607), and if it is an odd-numbered round (YES in step S607), the first big prize opening 22a is opened (step S608). If the current round R is not an odd number but an even number (NO in step S607), the main control board 100 opens the second big prize opening 23a (step S609). When the first big prize opening 22a or the second big prize opening 23a is opened in step S608 or S609, the main control board 100 starts measuring the opening time. Then, the main control board 100 determines whether or not the opening time set in step S606 has elapsed (step S610). If the opening time has not elapsed (NO in step S610), the main control board 100 is further open. It is determined whether or not a predetermined upper limit number of game balls have entered the big winning opening (step S611). As a result, when the opening time has not elapsed and the number of entered balls has not reached the upper limit value (NO in step S611), it is not necessary to close the open large winning opening, so the large winning opening The process ends.

  On the other hand, when the opening time has elapsed (YES in step S610), or when the number of balls entered into the big prize opening reaches the upper limit (YES in step S611), the main control board 100 is currently open. The first big prize opening 22a or the second big prize opening 23a is closed (step S612). Then, it is determined whether or not the current round R is a value indicating the final round (for example, 16) (step S613). If it is not the final round (NO in step S613), the special game continues, so the big prize opening process is terminated as it is.

  If the current round R is the final round (YES in step S613), the main control board 100 executes processing from step S614 onward to end the special game. That is, the main control board 100 resets the current round value R to 0 (step S614), and determines whether or not to shift to the probability-changing gaming state ST4 after the special game ends (step S615). As a result, when shifting to the probability variation gaming state ST4 (YES in step S615), the main control board 100 sets the probability variation gaming state ST4 as the subsequent gaming state (step S616), and the remaining number of changes in the probability variation gaming state ST4. The value of SC is set to 10000 (step S617). Thereby, the probability variation gaming state ST4 is continued until the next big jackpot is won. On the other hand, when the game state after the end of the special game is shifted to the short-time game state ST3 (NO in step S615), the main control board 100 sets the short-time game state ST3 as the subsequent game state (step S618). The value of the remaining fluctuation count JC in the short-time gaming state ST3 is set to 100 (step S617).

  Then, the main control board 100 sets a jackpot end command to end the effect during the special game on the effect control board 33 without ending the special game after all the round games are ended (step S622). The special game is terminated (step S623).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S602 that the gaming machine 1 is not opening (NO in step S602), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 18, and the main control board 100 determines whether the first grand prize port 22a or the second grand prize port. It is determined whether or not 23a is being opened (step S651). If the first grand prize winning port 22a or the second big prize winning port 23a is open (YES in step S651), the processing from step S610 shown in FIG. 17 is executed. If the first grand prize opening 22a or the second big prize opening 23a is not open (NO in step S651), the first big prize opening 22a or the second big prize opening 23a is closed during the progress of the round game. Therefore, the main control board 100 executes the processing after step S604 shown in FIG. 17 in order to carry out the next round without providing an interval time between rounds.

  When a special game is started in the gaming machine 1 by the above-described special winning opening process, an opening operation is first performed, and when the opening operation ends, the first large winning opening 22a and the second large winning opening 23a are opened. The round game proceeds while opening alternately so as not to be both closed, and the special game ends when the first grand prize winning port 22a or the second big prize winning port 23a is closed in the final round. Therefore, immediately after the first grand prize winning port 22a or the second big prize winning port 23a in the final round is closed, the gaming state shifts to the short-time gaming state ST3 or the probability changing gaming state ST4.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing details of the normal symbol processing (step S109 in FIG. 11). In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the current state of the gaming machine 1 is an auxiliary gaming state (step S701). Here, the auxiliary gaming state means any one of the above-described first auxiliary gaming state, second auxiliary gaming state, and third auxiliary gaming state. As a result of the determination, if the game is in the auxiliary gaming state (YES in step S701), the main control board 100 ends the normal symbol process without starting the normal symbol variation. If it is not in the auxiliary gaming state (NO in step S701), it is determined whether or not the current state of the gaming machine 1 is displaying a normal symbol variation (step S702). If the normal symbol is not being variably displayed (NO in step S702), the main control board 100 determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery holding number G is 1 or more (step S703). When the number of holdings G is 0 (NO in step S703), it means that the game ball has not passed through the through gates 16a and 16b, which are the starting conditions of the normal symbol lottery, and therefore the normal symbol variation display is performed. Normal symbol processing ends without starting.

  On the other hand, when the holding number G is 1 or more (YES in step S703), the main control board 100 reads auxiliary game data corresponding to the earliest holding from the holding storage unit 231 (step S704). The value of G is decremented by 1 (step S705), and the storage area storing other hold is shifted (step S706). Then, the main control board 100 performs auxiliary game determination processing based on the auxiliary game data read from the hold (step S707). In this auxiliary game determination process, an auxiliary game determination is made according to which of the normal game state ST1, the special game state ST2, the short-time game state ST3, and the probability variation game state ST4, and the variation of the normal symbol according to the game state Time is set. The detailed processing procedure of the auxiliary game determination processing will be described later.

  When the main control board 100 performs the auxiliary game determination process, the main control board 100 next sets a normal symbol variation start command to be sent to the effect control board 130 in the RAM 103 (step S708). The main control board 100 starts normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 61 based on the variation time of the normal symbol set in the auxiliary game determination process (step S707) (step S709), and measures the variation time. The operation is started (step S710).

  On the other hand, if the normal symbol variation display is in progress (YES in step S702), the main control board 100 determines whether or not the regular symbol variation time has ended (step S711). That is, it is determined whether or not the variation time started in step S710 has reached the variation time set in step S707. If the variation time has not ended (NO in step S711), the normal symbol variation is continued, and the normal symbol processing is terminated as it is. When the variation time has ended (YES in step S711), the main control board 100 stops the variation display of the normal symbol and displays the result of the auxiliary game determination on the normal symbol display 61 (step S712), and the measurement time Is reset (step S713). Then, the main control board 100 determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery has been won (step S714), and if it has been won (YES in step S714), the main control board 100 shifts to the auxiliary gaming state corresponding to the winning. (Step S715), an auxiliary game start command to be sent to the effect control board 130 is set in the RAM 103 (Step S716). On the other hand, if the normal symbol lottery is not won (NO in step S716), the normal symbol process is terminated while maintaining the current state of the gaming machine 1 without shifting to the auxiliary gaming state.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing details of the auxiliary game determination processing (step S707 in FIG. 19). When this process is started, the main control board 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state ST1 (step S750), and if it is not the normal gaming state ST1, is it further a special gaming state ST2? It is determined whether or not (step S751). As a result, when the game state is the normal game state ST1 or the special game state ST2 (YES in step S750 or S751), the main control board 100 determines the auxiliary game based on the game data read from the holding storage unit 231 according to the game state. A determination is made (step S752). At this time, whether or not the normal symbol lottery is successful is determined based on the normal symbol random number. Then, the main control board 100 determines whether or not it is a win (step S753). If it is a win (YES in step S753), the main control board 100 further determines a win type based on the win type random number (step S754). If the win type is the first win (YES in step S755), the main control board 100 sets the first winning symbol as a stop symbol to be displayed after ending the normal symbol variation display (step S756). Then, an opening pattern corresponding to the first hit is set as the opening pattern of the second start port 21a (step S757). On the other hand, if the hit type is the second hit (NO in step S755), the main control board 100 sets the second winning symbol (step S758) and sets the second start port 21a as the opening pattern. One pattern is selected from a plurality of opening patterns corresponding to the winning of 2, and the selected one opening pattern is set (step S759). If the result of the auxiliary game determination is not successful (NO in step S753), the main control board 100 ends the change display of the normal symbol and sets a lost symbol as a stop symbol to be displayed (step S760). Then, the main control board 100 sets the normal symbol fluctuation time to a long time (29 seconds in the example) (step S761), and ends the auxiliary game determination processing.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state ST3 or the probability variation gaming state ST4 (NO in step S751), the main control board 100 adds the game data read from the holding storage unit 231 according to the gaming state. Based on the auxiliary game determination (step S762). At this time, whether or not the normal symbol lottery is successful is determined based on the normal symbol random number. Then, the main control board 100 determines whether or not it is a win (step S763), and if it is a win (YES in step S763), the third winning symbol is displayed as a stop symbol to be displayed after ending the normal symbol variation display. A symbol is set (step S764), and an opening pattern corresponding to the third hit is set as the opening pattern of the second start port 21a (step S765). If the result of the auxiliary game determination is not successful (NO in step S763), the main control board 100 sets the lost symbol as the stop symbol to be displayed after the normal symbol variation display is terminated (step S766). Then, the main control board 100 sets the normal symbol variation time to a short time (3 seconds in the illustrated example) (step S767), and ends the auxiliary game determination processing.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing details of the electric tulip process (step S110 (electric chew process) in FIG. 11). In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the current state of the gaming machine 1 is an auxiliary gaming state (step S801). If it is not in the auxiliary game state (NO in step S801), the electric tulip process is terminated because the electric tulip 20 is not operated. On the other hand, when it is in the auxiliary gaming state (YES in step S801), the main control board 100 determines whether or not the electric tulip 20 opens the second starting port 21a (step S802), and performs the second starting. If the mouth 21a is not opened (NO in step S802), it is determined whether the interval time is being measured (step S803). The interval time is a time for which the closed state of the second start port 21a is continued when the electric tulip 20 opens the second start port 21a a plurality of times in the auxiliary gaming state, and the previous open state is switched to the closed state. It is the time of the interval from switching to the next open state. If the interval time is being measured (YES in step S803), the main control board 100 determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed (step S804). When the interval time has not elapsed (NO in step S804), the closed state of the second start port 21a continues, and thus the electric tulip process is terminated. When the interval time has elapsed (YES in step S804), the process proceeds to step S805 to operate the electric tulip 20 and open the second starting port 21a. If the interval time is not being measured (NO in step S803), the process similarly proceeds to step S805.

  In step S805, the main control board 100 checks the opening pattern set in the auxiliary game determination process (step S707) (step S805), and sets the opening time of the second start port 21a based on the opening pattern. (Step S806). Then, by driving the electric Chu solenoid 91, the electric tulip 20 is operated from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state), and the second starting port 21a is opened (step S807). When the main control board 100 opens the second start port 21a, the main control board 100 starts measuring the opening time (step S808). Then, after opening the second start port 21a, it is determined whether or not the opening time set in step S806 has elapsed (step S809). If the opening time has elapsed (YES in step S809). Then, the electric tulip 20 is returned from the second mode (open state) to the first mode (closed state), and the second start port 21a is closed (step S810). Thereafter, the main control board 100 confirms the release pattern again (step S811), and determines whether or not there is a next release of the second start port 21a in the current auxiliary game state (step S812). As a result, when the second start port 21a is further repeatedly opened (YES in step S812), the main control board 100 sets an interval time for continuing the closed state of the second start port 21a based on the open pattern. Then, the measurement of the interval time is started (step S814).

  On the other hand, if the opening time has not elapsed in step S809 (NO in step S809), the main control board 100 has a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 10) It is determined whether or not the number has reached (step S815). As a result, when the number of balls entering the second start port 21a has not reached the upper limit (NO in step S815), the open state of the second start port 21a may be continued, so the electric tulip process is performed. finish. When the number of balls entering the second start port 21a has reached the upper limit (YES in step S815), the main control board 100 moves the electric tulip 20 from the second mode (open state) to the first mode (closed state). ) And the second starting port 21a is closed (step S816). Thereafter, the main control board 100 sets an auxiliary game end command to be sent to the effect control board 130 in the RAM 103 (step S817), and ends the current auxiliary game state (step S818).

  Also, when it is determined in step S812 that the second start port 21a is not opened next time (NO in step S812), the main control board 100 sets an auxiliary game end command to be sent to the effect control board 130 in the RAM 103. Then (step S817), the current auxiliary gaming state is terminated (step S818).

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing details of the output process (step S111 in FIG. 11). In this process, various data and commands are output from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 200. First, when the game data for transmission is set, the main control board 100 transmits it to the effect control board 130 (step S901). If the game data for transmission is not set, the transmission process in step S901 is not performed. Next, if the variation start command is set, it is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and an instruction is given to perform the symbol variation effect for the time corresponding to the variation time of the special symbol (step S902). Thereby, the change effect which changes a decoration design by the effect control board 130 is started. If the change start command is not set, the transmission process in step S902 is not performed. Next, if the change stop command is set, is it transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the change effect being performed by the effect control board 130 is stopped and the result of the special game determination is a big hit? It is instructed to perform an effect that informs the player of whether or not (step S903). If the change stop command is not set, the transmission process in step S903 is not performed. Next, if the jackpot start command is set, it is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the start of the effect operation accompanying the start of the special game is instructed (step S904). If the jackpot start command is not set, the transmission process in step S904 is not performed. Next, if the jackpot end command is set, it is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the end of the effect corresponding to the special game is instructed (step S905). If the jackpot end command is not set, the transmission process in step S905 is not performed. Next, if the normal symbol variation start command is set, it is transmitted to the effect control board 130 so that the effect control board 130 can perform an effect corresponding to the normal symbol variation start ( Step S906). If the normal symbol variation start command is not set, the transmission process in step S906 is not performed. Next, if the auxiliary game start command is set, it is transmitted to the effect control board 130 so that the effect control board 130 can perform an effect corresponding to the start of the auxiliary game (step S907). ). If the auxiliary game start command is not set, the transmission process in step S907 is not performed. Next, if the auxiliary game end command is set, it is transmitted to the effect control board 130 (step S908). As a result, if an effect corresponding to the effect is performed by the effect control board 130 during the execution of the auxiliary game, the effect can be ended. If the auxiliary game end command is not set, the transmission process in step S908 is not performed. Finally, if other various commands are set, each part is controlled by transmitting it to the effect control board 130 and the payout control board 120 (step S909). For example, a prize ball command associated with a game ball entering into various winning holes is transmitted to the payout control board 120 at this time, and the payout control board 120 pays out the prize ball. Thus, the output process ends.

  As described above, when the game state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal game state ST1 or the special game state ST2, the main control board 30 wins the second win in the auxiliary game determination, and accordingly the second auxiliary game state In this case, the second starting port 21a is opened for a longer time than the launch interval of the game balls, and the auxiliary state in which the game balls can easily enter the second start port 21a is generated a plurality of times. Auxiliary games can be played. In particular, in the past, during the auxiliary game, the electric tulip is operated only once for about 5.5 seconds to open the second starting port, so it is assumed that five or more game balls are temporarily opened during the opening of the second starting port. Even if it is possible to enter the second starting port, the upper limit number of suspension will be exceeded. Therefore, in the conventional auxiliary game, there is a problem that the player can enjoy the opportunity for the special game determination based on the entrance to the second starting port 21a only up to the upper limit number (4) of the hold. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the auxiliary game that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start port 21a is generated a plurality of times, the ball enters the second start port 21a in the first auxiliary game. Thus, the stored suspension can be digested before the second auxiliary game is reached. For this reason, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can increase the number of opportunities for the special game determination based on the entrance to the second starting port in the auxiliary gaming state to be greater than that in the past. Therefore, it is possible to give an advantageous game value and to enhance the interest of the game.

  Next, the opening pattern of the second start port 21a when winning in the second win in the auxiliary game determination will be described. As described above, there are a plurality of opening patterns for opening the second start port 21a in the second auxiliary gaming state corresponding to the second hit. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating some of the opening patterns.

  FIG. 23A shows a first opening pattern. The first opening pattern is the same pattern as the opening pattern shown in FIG. That is, when the auxiliary game determination by the auxiliary game determination unit 213 is performed and the second win is won, the normal symbol variation control unit 214 starts displaying the variation of the normal symbol at timing T21. And control of the 2nd auxiliary game state by auxiliary game control part 215 is started at timing T22 when change time Tb of about 29 seconds passed. When the auxiliary game control unit 215 starts control of the second auxiliary game state, the auxiliary game control unit 215 performs the initial operation 250 that opens the second start port 21a for about 0.1 second as described above. Then, after performing the initial operation 250, the second start port 21a is closed until a predetermined interval time T0 has elapsed. The interval time T0 is set to a time required for the first game ball to be launched after the player starts the operation of launching the game ball to reach a position near the second start port 21a. It is set to about 3 seconds. During the interval time T0, the effect control board 130 can perform an effect informing the player that the second start port 21a is opened.

  When the interval time T0 elapses after the initial operation 250, the auxiliary game control unit 215 starts the first auxiliary game 251 at the timing T23 and opens the second start port 21a again. This first auxiliary game 251 continues for about 2.7 seconds, for example. Therefore, in the first auxiliary game 251, four or more game balls may continuously enter the second start port 21a. In that case, game data is stored in the second hold storage unit 223 up to the upper limit of the number of holds.

  When the first auxiliary game 251 ends at the timing T24, the auxiliary game control unit 215 closes the second start port 21a until the predetermined interval time T1 elapses, and does not assist in entering the second start port 21a. Non-assist state. The interval time T1 is longer than the interval time T0 until the first auxiliary game 251 is started after the initial operation 250, and the second start port 21a is being performed while the first auxiliary game 251 is being performed. It is set to the time required for at least one hold stored after entering the ball to be consumed. More preferably, it is set to a time when a plurality of holds can be digested. For example, the interval time T1 may be set to substantially the same time as the time Tx from when the normal symbol variation display is started until the first auxiliary game 251 is started. By setting the interval time T1 to be substantially the same as the time Tx, the effect control board 130 is from the start of the normal symbol variation display at the interval time T1 until the first auxiliary game 251 is started ( It is possible to perform an effect similar to the effect performed during time Tx). Further, even if four game balls enter the second starting port 21a during the first auxiliary game 251 and four holds are stored, the interval time T1 is set to be relatively the same as the time Tx. By setting a long time, it becomes possible to digest four holds during the interval time T1.

  When the interval time T1 elapses, the auxiliary game control unit 215 starts the second auxiliary game 252 at the timing T25 and opens the second start port 21a again. This second auxiliary game 252 continues for about 2.7 seconds, for example. For this reason, even in the second auxiliary game 252, four or more game balls may continuously enter the second start port 21a. At this time, the new hold associated with the entry can be stored in the second hold storage unit 223. When the second auxiliary game 252 ends at timing T26, the second auxiliary game state ends. In the first release pattern shown in FIG. 23A, for example, when the first auxiliary game 250 is being performed, four holds are stored in the second hold memory unit 223, and further the second auxiliary game 251 is performed. It is also possible to newly store four holds in the second hold storage unit 223 when the two hold. In this case, the player can acquire an opportunity to make eight special game determinations while one second auxiliary gaming state continues.

  FIG. 23B shows a second opening pattern. The second opening pattern is an opening pattern in the case where an auxiliary game that allows at least one game ball to enter the second starting port 21a after the initial operation 250 is performed three or more times. That is, the auxiliary game control unit 215 performs the first auxiliary game 251 after the interval time T0 has elapsed after performing the initial operation 250, and after the interval time T1 has elapsed after the end of the first auxiliary game 251. A second auxiliary game 252 is performed. When the interval time T2 further elapses after the end of the second auxiliary game 252, the third auxiliary game 253 is performed. Thereafter, the same operation is repeated, and finally the n-th (n is 3 or more) n-th auxiliary game 25n is performed. The first auxiliary game 251, the second auxiliary game 252, the third auxiliary game 253, and the nth auxiliary game 25 n theoretically have at least one game ball inserted while the second start port 21 a is opened. Is set to a possible opening time (for example, 0.6 seconds or more). The interval times T0, T1, T2,... In the second release pattern may be set to the same time as the first release pattern, or may be set to different times. Further, a plurality of patterns having different interval times T0, T1, T2,... May be prepared in advance.

  FIG. 23C shows a third opening pattern. The third opening pattern is a pattern in which an auxiliary game that allows at least one game ball to enter the second starting port 21a after the initial operation 250 is performed a plurality of times, and between the plurality of auxiliary games. This is a pattern in which the second start port 21a is opened in a manner that makes it difficult to appropriately enter the game ball into the second start port 21a. For example, in the example of FIG. 23C, after the first auxiliary game 251 is performed, when the interval time T1 elapses, the second start port 21a is opened for a short time of about 0.1 seconds. If the opening time is about 0.1 seconds, it is difficult to make sure that the game balls launched at intervals of 0.6 seconds enter the second start port 21a. Therefore, when the opening / closing mode of the second starting port 21a in the first auxiliary game 251 and the second auxiliary game capable of entering a game ball is the first auxiliary mode, the second starting port 21a is 0.1 seconds. The opening / closing mode that is opened for only a short time is a second auxiliary mode that is different from the first auxiliary mode. That is, the auxiliary game control unit 215 performs the auxiliary game 261 in the second auxiliary mode when the interval time T1 elapses after the first auxiliary game 251 in the first auxiliary mode is performed. In the auxiliary game 261 of the second auxiliary mode, since the second start port 21a is opened and closed in substantially the same manner as the initial operation 250, it is difficult to make the game ball enter the open second start port 21a. . After the auxiliary game 261 in the second auxiliary mode ends, when the interval time T2 elapses, the auxiliary game control unit 215 performs the second auxiliary game 252 in the first auxiliary mode. In the second auxiliary game 252, the opening time of the second start port 21a is set to a time during which at least one game ball can enter (for example, 0.6 seconds or more). It is possible to enter the game ball into the second start port 21a during the period when the game is being performed. Then, after the second auxiliary game 252 is performed, when the interval time T3 has elapsed, the auxiliary game control unit 215 performs the auxiliary game 262 in the second auxiliary mode again. As described above, in the third opening pattern, it is difficult to enter the game ball while the auxiliary game of the first auxiliary mode capable of entering the game ball is performed a plurality of times. Auxiliary games occur. In addition, the frequency | count and timing which the auxiliary | assistant game of a 2nd auxiliary | assistance aspect generate | occur | produce can be set suitably, and the some pattern from which frequency | count and timing differ may be prepared beforehand.

  Then, when the second winning is determined in the auxiliary game determination, the auxiliary game control unit 215 selects one release pattern from the plurality of release patterns as described above, and starts control of the second auxiliary game state. In the second auxiliary gaming state, by operating the electric tulip 20 based on the selected one opening pattern, the second start port 21a repeats the opening / closing operation. When the auxiliary game control unit 215 sets an auxiliary game start command at the time of transition to the second auxiliary game state, the auxiliary game control unit 215 sets information that can identify the selected one release pattern in the auxiliary game start command. . Thereby, in the effect control board 130, the auxiliary game effect corresponding to the auxiliary game can be performed with the start of the auxiliary game corresponding to the second auxiliary game state. It becomes possible to perform the production corresponding to the.

By the way, the second hit as described above also occurs in the special game state ST2. For example, when the auxiliary game determination is made just before the end of the special game and the second win is won and the auxiliary game control corresponding to the second auxiliary game state as described above is started, the special game is ended. The auxiliary game control may continue even after the transition to the short-time game state ST3 or the probability variation game state ST4. In such a case, although the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 has already shifted to the short-time gaming state ST3 or the probability-changing gaming state ST4, the auxiliary game corresponding to the above third hit is not started immediately. Therefore, when the hold is stored in the first hold storage unit 222, the game data stored as the hold in the first hold storage unit 222 is read during the above-described interval times T1, T2,. May result in a special game determination, which may give an unexpected disadvantage to the player. This is because, as described above, it is more advantageous for the player to enter the second start port 21a and perform the special game determination than to enter the first start port 19a and perform the special game determination. Since the player is expected to make a special game determination based on the ball entering the second starting port 21a, the special game based on the ball entering the first starting port 19a. This is because the determination is made. In addition, for example, 29 seconds is selected as the variation time of the normal symbol in the low probability state during the special game, so if the auxiliary game determination is made during the special game, the determination result is lost. However, the change display of the normal symbol will be performed for a long time, and the change display may continue even after the special game ends. For this reason, it is desirable to switch the table referred to in the auxiliary game determination to the short variation table corresponding to the time-short gaming state ST3 or the probability variation gaming state ST4 as soon as the special game ends.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first grand prize winning port 22a and the second big prize winning port 23a are disposed adjacent to the route F2 through which the game ball passes in the special gaming state ST2, and the second through is obtained in the same route F2. The gate 16b is disposed on the downstream side of the first big prize winning port 22a and the second big prize winning port 23a. During the special game, the first big prize opening 22a or the second big prize opening 23a is alternately opened without providing an interval between rounds or by shortening the interval time. Then, when the first grand prize winning port 22a or the second big prize winning port 23a opened in the final round is returned to the closed state, the special game is immediately terminated, and the state immediately shifts to the short-time gaming state ST3 or the probability-changing gaming state ST4. It is the composition to make it.

  According to such a configuration, for example, as shown in FIG. 24 (a), when the first grand prize opening 22a is open, the game ball that transfers the route F2 enters the first big prize opening 22a, It does not pass through the second through gate 16b. In addition, as shown in FIG. 24B, when the second big prize opening 23a is open, the game ball transferred through the route F2 enters the second big prize opening 23a and does not pass through the second through gate 16b. . Therefore, during the special game, when the first grand prize winning port 22a or the second big prize winning port 23a is open, the game ball does not pass through the second through gate 16b, so that it is stored in the holding storage unit 231. You can use all the holdings you have during a special game. Then, after the suspended digestion, a configuration in which the auxiliary game determination is not performed during the special game is realized. Then, as shown in the timing chart of FIG. 25, the special game ends at the timing when the first grand prize opening 22a or the second big prize opening 23a is closed in the final round, and the gaming state is the short-time gaming state ST3 or the probability variation gaming state ST4. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the auxiliary game determination from being made just before the end of the special game and winning the second hit. In addition, after the first grand prize winning port 22a or the second big prize winning port 23a which has been opened in the final round is closed, when the game ball passes through the second through gate 16b, it is already in the short-time gaming state ST3 or the probable changing gaming state ST4. Since the transition is made, a third win can be generated in the auxiliary game determination associated therewith, and an auxiliary game corresponding to the third win can be started promptly. Therefore, according to the said structure, there exists an effect that it can suppress giving an unexpected disadvantage to a player.

  In FIG. 25, during the period from the start of the special game until the opening of the first grand prize winning port 22a or the second big prize winning port 23a elapses (between timings T100 to T101), There is a possibility that the game ball passes through the second through gate 16b. However, even if the second win is won in the auxiliary game determination associated with such game ball passage, the first grand prize winning port 22a and the second big prize winning port 23a are alternately opened (timing T101 to T102). It is possible to finish the auxiliary game corresponding to the second hit.

  Next, the effect control board 130 will be described. The effect control board 130 performs various effects based on commands received from the main control board 100. For example, when the production control board 130 receives a change start command associated with the start of change of the special symbol from the main control board 100, the effect display board 130 starts the change display of the decorative symbol on the image display 8 and the result of the special game determination is a big hit or A symbol variation effect suggesting which one is lost is performed for a predetermined time, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the decorative symbol is stopped at a stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special game determination, and the result of the special game determination is notified. In addition, when receiving the jackpot start command from the main control board 100, the effect control board 130 performs a special game effect (a jackpot effect) corresponding to the type of special game performed in the gaming machine 1.

  Further, the effect control board 130 suggests whether or not the game ball is likely to enter the second start port 21a as the auxiliary game determination is performed by the main control board 100 in the normal game state ST1. An effect can be performed, and an auxiliary game effect corresponding to the auxiliary game can be performed in accordance with the transition to the auxiliary game state performed by the main control board 100. Hereinafter, the effect control by the effect control board 130 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect image displayed on the image display 8 when the effect control board 130 controls the image control board 140. As shown in FIG. 26A, the image display 8 displays three decorative symbols 8a, 8b, and 8c with numbers such as 1 to 9, for example, and the effect control board 130 is the main control board. When the change start command is received from 100, the three decorative symbols 8a, 8b, and 8c change for a predetermined time in a predetermined direction such as the vertical direction, for example, and after the predetermined time elapses, three decorations are combined in accordance with the result of the special game determination. The symbols 8a, 8b and 8c are stopped. For example, in the case of a jackpot, the game stops with all three decorative symbols 8a, 8b, and 8c being aligned, and the player is notified that the jackpot has been won. In the case of a loss, at least one of the three decorative symbols 8a, 8b, 8c stops in a state where it is not aligned with the other symbols, and the player is notified that the game has been lost.

  In addition, a normal symbol effect area 8R is provided at the center lower part of the image display 8 for performing a suggestion effect or an auxiliary game effect that suggests whether or not a game ball is likely to enter the second start port 21a. It is done. The normal symbol effect area 8R is not always displayed on a part of the image display 8, but is displayed when an effect accompanying the change display of the normal symbol is performed. That is, when the effect control board 130 receives the normal symbol variation start command from the main control board 100 and performs a suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the game ball is likely to enter the second start port 21a. Displays the normal symbol effect area 8R in a partial area at the lower center of the image display 8, and performs the suggestion effect 310 in the normal symbol effect area 8R. The suggestion effect 310 is performed in the normal symbol effect region 8R when the gaming state is the normal gaming state ST1.

  As shown in FIG. 26B, the suggestion effect 310 is an effect in which, for example, the roulette rotates for a predetermined time and displays the result of the auxiliary game determination. A variation image 312 is displayed that is displayed for about a second and then roulette is rotating and changing. The change image 312 is displayed in the normal symbol effect area 8R for a time (for example, about 27 seconds) corresponding to the normal symbol change time in the normal gaming state ST1. At this time, various notice effects such as a specific character appearing in the normal symbol effect area 8R may be performed together. Finally, an effect of displaying the winning image 313 or displaying the lost image 314 according to the result of the auxiliary game determination is performed for about 1 second. The winning image 313 is displayed when the second winning is won in the auxiliary game determination, and the lost image 314 is displayed in other cases (first winning and lost). Therefore, when the suggestion effect 310 is finally stopped at the winning image 313, it is notified that the winning effect is won in the second win. At this time, the normal symbol variation display is ended on the main control board 100, and the normal symbol display 61 displays the winning symbol corresponding to the second hit.

  In addition, the roulette effect may be a predetermined mission such as a mission effect that is a hit if the character succeeds in a challenge such as a hit when the character can make 10 round trips, or a treasure box effect that is win when a predetermined character appears from the treasure box. There are multiple types of suggestion effects (roulette, mission, treasure chest, interval effect) for lottery.

  When the suggestion effect 310 stops at the winning image 313 and is informed that it has been won in the second win, the auxiliary game effect is started in the normal symbol effect region 8R. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of the auxiliary game effect 320. That is, in the gaming machine 1, when the auxiliary game is started by shifting from the non-auxiliary game state to the second auxiliary game state, the player is notified that the second start opening 21a is opened in the normal symbol effect area 8R. An effect of displaying an image, information, or the like that is helpful for the player in the operation of launching the game ball is performed as the auxiliary game effect 320. At that time, before the second start port 21a is opened for a long time or when the second start port 21a is opened for a long time, the decorative lamp built in the second start port 21a is flashed. The player may be informed specifically of a target location by launching a game ball. With such an auxiliary game effect 320, even if the player interrupts the game ball launch operation, the game ball launch operation is resumed with the aim of entering the second start port 21a.

FIG. 28 is a timing chart of effects performed by the effect control board 130 when winning in the second win. When an auxiliary game determination is made on the main control board 100 and a win is made for the second hit, the effect control board 130 is displayed on the second start port 21a in accordance with the start of normal symbol variation display on the main control board 100. The suggestion effect 310 which suggests whether it will be in the state where a game ball enters easily is performed. This suggestion effect 310 is performed for substantially the same time as the normal symbol variation time (29 seconds) in the normal gaming state ST1, and finally the winning image 313 is displayed. Thereafter, the effect control board 130 starts the auxiliary game effect 320 as the main control board 100 starts controlling the auxiliary game in the second auxiliary game state. This auxiliary game effect 320 continues until the control of the auxiliary game in the second auxiliary game state by the main control board 100 is completed, and ends with the end of the second auxiliary game state. When performing the auxiliary game effect 320, the effect control board 130 can select an effect corresponding to the opening pattern of the second start port 21a from among a plurality of effects, and perform the selected effect.

FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 are diagrams showing an example of the auxiliary game effect 320 based on the first or second opening pattern shown in FIG. 23 (a) or (b). In the auxiliary game based on the first or second opening pattern, after the initial operation 250 is performed, the game ball that is first launched after the player starts the operation of launching the game ball is in the vicinity of the second start port 21a. The first auxiliary game 251 is performed after the interval time T0 required to reach the position has elapsed. Then, after the first auxiliary game 251 is ended, the second auxiliary game 252 is performed after the interval time T1 has elapsed. With the start of control of the auxiliary game based on the first or second opening pattern, the effect control board 130 notifies that the second starting port 21a is opened as shown in FIG. 2. Open notice information 321 for guiding the player that a game ball should be launched is displayed in the normal symbol effect area 8R. In FIG. 30A, the information indicating that the second start port 21a is opened is represented by an image. However, the information is not limited to this, and information represented by characters or the like may be used. . The release announcement information 321 is continuously displayed during the period from the start of the initial operation 250 to the start of the first auxiliary game 251 as shown in FIG. Therefore, when the player starts a game ball launch operation based on the release notice information 321, the player continues the launch operation.

  When the first auxiliary game 251 is started, the effect control board 130 has information different from the opening notice information 321 as shown in FIG. 30 (b), and the player has the second start port 21a. The opening notification information 322 for guiding the opening is displayed in the normal symbol effect area 8R. In FIG. 30 (b), the information indicating that the second start port 21a is open is represented by an image and characters. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only image information or characters are displayed. It may be the information. As shown in FIG. 29, the release notification information 322 is continuously displayed during the period from the start of the first auxiliary game 251 to the end thereof.

  When the first auxiliary game 251 ends, the second start port 21a is closed until the interval time T1 elapses. This interval time T1 is set to, for example, substantially the same time as the time Tx from when the normal symbol variation display is started until the first auxiliary game 251 is started. Then, the effect control board 130 executes the same effect as the suggestion effect 310 as the interval effect 323 in the interval time T1 until the second auxiliary game 252 is started after the first auxiliary game 251 is ended. That is, as shown in FIG. 30 (c), the effect control board 130 displays an initial image 311 indicating that the roulette starts first for about 1 second at the interval time T1, and then the roulette rotates and changes. The variation image 312 in the current mode is displayed. Finally, an effect of displaying the winning image 313 is performed for about 1 second. Thereafter, the effect control board 130 displays the release advance notice information 321 similar to that before the start of the first auxiliary game 251 for a predetermined time until the second auxiliary game 252 is started. When the second auxiliary game 252 is started, the release notification information 322 is displayed as in the case of the first auxiliary game 251. In this way, by performing as the interval effect 323 the effect similar to the effect performed during the normal symbol variation display at the interval time T1 between the first auxiliary game 251 and the second auxiliary game 252, the normal symbol lottery continues. Therefore, it is possible to produce an impression that makes it appear as if it has been won multiple times, and the production is highly interesting.

  Although the interval effect 323 has been described as an effect in the same manner as the suggestion effect 310, for example, the interval effect 323 generally performs the same effect as the previous suggestion effect 310 and wins the lottery with high probability only at the lottery points. A lottery effect such as (a lottery effect whose probability increases as the number of times progresses) may be expected. Moreover, you may perform the interval effect 323 which makes it expect in succession in addition to the last suggestion effect (mission, roulette, treasure chest). In addition, the suggestion effect 310 and the interval effect 323 (roulette effect, mission effect, treasure chest effect) for performing the winning lottery are performed in an order according to a predetermined continuity (a predetermined order, a certain rule, etc.). Also good. In this way, by performing the suggestion effect and the interval effect based on the predetermined continuity, it is implicitly suggested that the electric chew release is performed a plurality of times per hit in the normal symbol lottery. Also good. When the player learns the implicitly suggested content by the rule of thumb, when he / she learns that there will be consecutive wins, the satisfaction and excitement of the game can be enhanced.

FIG.31 and FIG.32 is a figure which shows an example of the auxiliary game production 320 based on the 3rd open | release pattern shown in FIG.23 (c). Even in the auxiliary game based on the third release pattern, after the initial operation 250 is performed, the game ball that is first launched after the player starts the launch operation of the game ball reaches the position near the second start port 21a. The first auxiliary game 251 is played after the interval time T0 required for reaching has elapsed. Then, after the first auxiliary game 251 is finished, the auxiliary game 261 of the second auxiliary mode in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second start port 21a after the interval time T1 has elapsed, and thereafter the interval time After T2 elapses, a second auxiliary game 252 that allows a game ball to enter the second start port 21a is performed. With the start of control of the auxiliary game based on the third release pattern, the effect control board 130 notifies the opening of the second start port 21a as shown in FIG. Open notice information 321 for guiding the player to perform the operation is displayed in the normal symbol effect area 8R. The release notice information 321 is continuously displayed from the start of the initial operation 250 to the start of the first auxiliary game 251 as shown in FIG. When the first auxiliary game 251 is started, the effect control board 130 has information different from the opening notice information 321 as shown in FIG. 32 (b), and the player starts the second start port 21a. Is displayed in the normal symbol effect area 8R. The release notification information 322 is continuously displayed from the start of the first auxiliary game 251 to the end thereof as shown in FIG. Then, when the first auxiliary game 251 ends, the effect control board 130 executes an effect in the same mode as the suggested effect 310 as the interval effect 324 in the interval time T1 until the auxiliary game 261 in the second auxiliary mode is started. That is, as shown in FIG. 32 (c), the effect control board 130 displays an initial image 311 indicating that the roulette starts for about 1 second at the interval time T1, and then the roulette rotates and changes. The variation image 312 in the current mode is displayed. Finally, an effect of displaying the lost image 314 is performed for about 1 second. In other words, in the auxiliary game 261 of the second auxiliary mode performed after the first auxiliary game 251, the opening time of the second start port 21a is so short that it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second start port 21a. In the interval time T1, an interval effect 324 is produced in which the effect in the same manner as the suggestion effect 310 is finally lost. Then, after the interval effect 324, the effect control board 130 further executes the interval effect 323 at the interval time T2. In this interval effect 323, an effect in which the effect in the same mode as the suggestion effect 310 is finally won is performed. Then, the effect control board 130 displays the release advance notice information 321 similar to that before the start of the first auxiliary game 251 for a predetermined time until the second auxiliary game 252 is started. When the second auxiliary game 252 is started, the release notification information 322 is displayed as in the case of the first auxiliary game 251. In this way, the same effect as that performed during the normal symbol variation display in the interval times T1 and T2 between the first auxiliary game 251 and the second auxiliary game 252 according to the opening pattern of the second start port 21a. By displaying it as a win or displaying it as a loser, it is possible to produce an effect as if multiple regular symbol lotteries have been performed during a single auxiliary game. It is possible to perform a high auxiliary game.

  In the above, the case where the same effect as the suggestion effect 310 performed during the normal symbol variation display is performed as the auxiliary game effect 320 accompanying the transition to the second auxiliary game state. However, the auxiliary game effects 320 include not only effects similar to the suggestion effects 310 but also various effects.

FIG. 33 and FIG. 34 are diagrams showing examples of auxiliary game effects 320 different from the above. In the opening pattern shown in FIG. 33, for example, after the initial operation 250 is performed, a first auxiliary game 251, a second auxiliary game 252, and a third auxiliary game that can cause a game ball to enter the second starting port 21a. 253, the third auxiliary game 254, and the fifth auxiliary game 255 are sequentially performed. In each of the auxiliary games 251 to 255, for example, an opening time during which a game ball can enter the second start port 21a (that is, an opening time longer than the launch time interval of the game balls) is set. The interval time between the first auxiliary game 251 and the second auxiliary game 252 is, for example, about 3 or 4 seconds, and is set to a short time as compared with the first release pattern described above. The same applies to other interval times such as between the second auxiliary game 252 and the third auxiliary game 253. In such an open pattern, since the interval time is shorter than the time required to digest a plurality of holds, when a game ball enters the second start opening 21a when the first auxiliary game 251 is being performed. During the interval time until the next second auxiliary game 252 is performed, all of the hold in the second hold storage unit 223 cannot be digested and stored in the second hold storage unit 223 as the auxiliary game progresses. The number of pending holds may increase sequentially. In such a case, while the auxiliary games 251 to 255 are sequentially performed, the number of reserved memories in the second reserved storage unit 223 may exceed the upper limit value. If the number of reserves exceeds the upper limit value, even if a game ball enters the second start port 21a thereafter, it will not be stored as a new hold, so the entry to the second start port 21a is advantageous for the player. The number of times that the special game determination based on the ball is made is smaller than the number of balls entering the second start port 21a.

  Therefore, the production control board 130 has an opening pattern as shown in FIG. 33, and the number of times that the special game determination based on the entrance to the second start opening 21a is performed is as small as possible than the number of entrances to the second start opening 21a. In order to prevent this from happening, as the auxiliary game effect 320, an effect that serves as a reference for the player to launch the game ball is performed as the auxiliary game effect 320. For example, during the period from the start of the initial action 251 to the end of the first auxiliary game 251, first guidance information 325 that actively guides the player to perform a game ball launch operation. Is displayed in the normal symbol effect area 8R. The first guidance information 325 is information for informing the player that the second starting port 21a should be opened and the game ball should be fired, for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (a). is there. Note that the first guidance information 325 shown in FIG. 34A is the same information as the opening notice information 321 shown in FIG. 32A, but the opening notice information shown in FIG. Information different from 321 may be displayed. When the first auxiliary game 251 ends, a predetermined time elapses until one or a plurality of holds stored after the game ball enters the second start port 21a in the first auxiliary game 251 and is stored. During this period, the effect control board 130 provides an effect of displaying the second guide information 326 in the normal symbol effect area 8R in a manner that does not actively guide the player to perform the game ball launch operation. Do. The second guidance information 326 is performed as an effect of performing a countdown until the next first guidance information 325 is displayed as shown in FIG. 34 (b), for example. In the example of FIG. 34 (b), an effect that counts down in the order of “5” → “4” → “3” → “2” → “1” is performed for a predetermined time. Then, when the countdown value of the second guidance information 326 becomes “1” and a predetermined time has elapsed, the effect control board 130 actively guides the player to perform the operation of launching the game ball again. The effect of displaying the 1 guidance information 325 in the normal symbol effect area 8R is performed. In other words, the production control board 130 displays the first guidance information 325 and the second guidance information 326 alternately by switching at a predetermined timing, whereby the number of holds based on the ball entering the second start port 21a is the upper limit value. The player is given reference information for performing the operation of launching the game ball so as not to exceed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 33, the first guidance information 325 is continuously displayed from the start of the initial operation 250 until the first auxiliary game 251 ends. While the first auxiliary game 251 is being performed, one or more game balls enter the second start port 21a, and the hold is stored in the second hold storage unit 223. Since a certain time is required until the hold stored in the second hold storage unit 223 is consumed, the second guidance information 326 is continuously stored until a predetermined time elapses after the first auxiliary game 251 ends. Is displayed. In the example of FIG. 33, the second guidance information 326 is continuously displayed until the predetermined time Tz of the timing at which the fourth auxiliary game 254 is started after the first auxiliary game 251 is ended. The predetermined time Tz is set to, for example, a time required for the game ball to be launched after the player resumes the operation of launching the game ball to reach a position near the second start port 21a, for example, about 3 seconds. It is. Thereafter, the first guidance information 325 is displayed again in place of the second guidance information 326, and the first guidance information 325 is continuously displayed until the fourth auxiliary game 254 ends. When the fourth auxiliary game 254 ends, the second guidance information 326 is displayed again for a predetermined time.

  By performing the auxiliary game effect 320 as described above, for example, the player performs a game ball firing operation when the first guidance information 325 is displayed, and temporarily when the second guidance information 326 is displayed. Thus, the game ball launch operation can be interrupted, and the game ball launch operation can be performed intermittently in the second auxiliary game state so that the retained number does not exceed the upper limit. For example, when the player performs a game ball launching operation according to the first guidance information 325 and the second guidance information 326 based on the auxiliary game effect 320 as shown in FIG. 33, the second auxiliary game 251 is performed when the first auxiliary game 251 is performed. A game ball can be made to enter the starting port 21a. When the second auxiliary game 252 and the third auxiliary game 253 are performed, the game ball is not made to enter the second starting port 21a, and the first auxiliary game 251 makes the first ball. 2 The hold stored in the hold storage unit 223 can be digested. Therefore, even if four game balls, which are the upper limit number of reserves at the time of the first auxiliary game 251, enter the second starting port 21 a, the subsequent second auxiliary game 252 and third auxiliary game 253 are performed. During this time, these holds can be digested and a new hold can be stored in the second hold storage unit 223. Then, when the player resumes the operation of launching the game ball from the predetermined time Tz before the fourth auxiliary game 254 is started, the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 21a when the fourth auxiliary game 254 is being performed. The hold associated with the entry can be stored in the second hold storage unit 223. Therefore, the player enjoys the opportunity for the special game determination based on the ball entering the second starting port 21a as many times as the number of balls entering the second starting port 21a in the second auxiliary gaming state. As a result, it is possible to obtain a gaming value that is more advantageous than before.

Next, FIG. 35 and FIG. 36 are diagrams showing an example of an auxiliary game effect 320 further different from the above. The opening pattern shown in FIG. 35 is the same as the opening pattern shown in FIG. 33, for example. When the initial operation 250 is performed and the auxiliary game is started, the effect control board 130 uses the release notice information 321 similar to that shown in FIG. To display. The release notice information 321 is continuously displayed from the start of the initial operation 250 until the first auxiliary game 251 is started. Then, when the first auxiliary game 251 is started, the effect control board 130 performs the entrance count effect 327. This pitch counting effect 327 continues from the start of the first auxiliary game 251 until the end of the second auxiliary game state.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example of the entrance count effect 327 performed as the auxiliary game effect 320. When the first auxiliary game 251 that allows a game ball to enter the second start port 21a is started, the effect control board 130 moves to the second start port 21a with respect to the normal symbol effect region 8R of the image display 8. A count display image for displaying the number of entered balls is displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 36, the count display image can display a maximum number of balls (10 balls) entering the second starting port 21a in the second auxiliary gaming state. Each time a game ball enters the start port 21a, the incoming images are displayed one by one. Such an entry count effect 327 allows the player to advance the auxiliary game while confirming the number of the game balls that have been able to enter the second starting port 21a. There is no interest. In the example shown in FIG. 36, first, the number of entrance images corresponding to the maximum number of entrances is displayed in a blank state. Although the case where the display is updated in a state of being filled with colors or images is illustrated, the display mode of the count display image is not limited to this, and other display modes may be adopted.

Next, FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 are diagrams showing an example of an auxiliary game effect 320 further different from the above. In this auxiliary game effect 320, the second start port 21a is opened during an interval period from when the second start port 21a is returned from the open state to the closed state by the auxiliary game control unit 215 until it is next switched to the open state. An effect is provided to notify the player that the state can be switched. For example, as shown in FIG. 37, when the initial operation 250 is performed and the auxiliary game is started, the effect control board 130 is first opened as the auxiliary game effect 320 in the same manner as shown in FIG. The notice information 321 is displayed in the normal symbol effect area 8R. The release notice information 321 is continuously displayed from the start of the initial operation 250 to the end of the first auxiliary game 251. When the first auxiliary game 251 ends, the effect control board 130 performs a battle effect 328 as shown in FIG. In this battle effect 328, for example, a first character and a second character appear and perform a battle, and an effect is displayed to display that the first character has won and won the second round. That is, the player is notified that the second start port 21a is further switched to the open state when the first character wins in the battle effect 328. Such a battle effect 328 is continuously displayed until the predetermined time Tz before the timing at which the second auxiliary game 251 as the next auxiliary game is started after the first auxiliary game 251 is ended. The predetermined time Tz is set to, for example, a time required for the game ball to be launched after the player resumes the operation of launching the game ball to reach a position near the second start port 21a, for example, about 3 seconds. It is. Then, after the battle effect ends, the effect control board 130 again displays the opening notice information 321 similar to that shown in FIG. 32A in the normal symbol effect area 8R. In the second auxiliary game state in which the second start port 21a is opened a plurality of times, such a battle effect 328 is performed, so that the player can not only display the decorative symbol variation display corresponding to the special symbol variation display. The game can be advanced while paying attention to the battle performance 328, and has an unprecedented interest.

  In the battle effect 328, the first character wins because the opening time when the second start port 21a is next opened is set to, for example, 0.6 seconds or more, and at least one game ball is the second. This is a case where it is possible to enter the starting port 21a, that is, a case where the second starting port 21a is opened in the first auxiliary mode. On the other hand, there are various patterns in which the second starting port 21a is opened in the second auxiliary gaming state. For example, as described above, the opening time of the second starting port 21a is a short time of about 0.1 seconds. There is a case where an auxiliary game 261 of the second auxiliary mode is performed (see FIG. 23C). When the auxiliary game 261 in the second auxiliary mode is played in the second auxiliary game state, the battle effect 328 performed in the interval period immediately before the auxiliary game 261 in the second auxiliary mode does not always win the first character. Absent.

FIG. 39 and FIG. 40 are diagrams illustrating an example of a battle effect different from FIGS. 37 and 38 as the auxiliary game effect 320. In this auxiliary game effect 320, the second start port 21a is opened during an interval period from when the second start port 21a is returned from the open state to the closed state by the auxiliary game control unit 215 until it is next switched to the open state. An effect is provided to inform the player that the state cannot be switched to. For example, when the initial operation 250 is performed and the auxiliary game is started as shown in FIG. 39, the effect control board 130 first opens as the auxiliary game effect 320 as shown in FIG. 32 (a). The notice information 321 is displayed in the normal symbol effect area 8R. The release notice information 321 is continuously displayed from the start of the initial operation 250 to the end of the first auxiliary game 251. When the first auxiliary game 251 ends, the effect control board 130 performs a battle effect 329 as shown in FIG. In this battle effect 329, for example, the first character and the second character appear and perform a battle, and the first character loses. That is, the player is notified that the second start port 21a cannot be switched to the open state due to the defeat of the first character in the battle effect 329. Such a battle effect 329 is continuously performed until the auxiliary game 261 in the second auxiliary mode ends. In this way, in the second auxiliary gaming state, not only the battle effect 328 in which the first character wins but also the battle effect 329 in which the first character loses is performed, so that the interest in the auxiliary game state is more than conventional. Can be increased.

  In FIG. 39, after the auxiliary game 261 in the second auxiliary mode is completed, when the second start port 21a is opened in the first auxiliary mode, the auxiliary game in the first auxiliary mode is started. The battle effect 328 similar to FIG. 38 may be performed in the interval period until, or an effect different from the battle effect 328 of FIG. 38 may be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), an effect in which the first character is defeated in the battle effect 329 is performed, and after the auxiliary game 261 in the second auxiliary mode is completed, an interval time is further provided. When the second starting port 21a is later opened in the first auxiliary mode, a resurgence effect may be performed in which the first character is revived as shown in FIG. 40 (b) during the interval time. In this case, for example, the interval time after completion of the auxiliary game 261 in the second auxiliary mode is set to a slightly longer time than usual, and it is possible to perform effects until the first character changes from the defeated state to the revived state. Secure time. Then, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), when the first character is revived, it is informed that the next round has been acquired by the rebirth effect, and the second start port 21a is opened in the second auxiliary mode after the interval time has elapsed. It becomes possible to switch to the state. As described above, in the battle effect 329, effects corresponding to various open patterns can be performed by combining the victory, defeat, and resurrection of the first character.

  Next, a specific operation procedure performed by the effect control board 130 will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main processing procedure performed by the effect control board 130. The effect control board 130 repeatedly executes the process based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 40 as a timer interrupt process at regular intervals during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. When the process is started by the timer interruption, the effect control board 130 determines whether or not a command is received from the main control board 100 (step S1001). If no command has been received from the main control board 100 (NO in step S1001), this process ends. If a command is received from the main control board 100 (YES in step S1001), the effect control board 130 determines whether the received command is a normal symbol variation start command (step S1002). When it is a normal symbol variation start command (YES in step S1002), the effect control board 130 performs a suggestion effect control process (step S1003). Details of the suggestion effect control process will be described later.

  If the command received from the main control board 100 is not the normal symbol variation start command (NO in step S1002), the effect control board 130 determines whether or not the received command is an auxiliary game start command (step S1004). As a result, if it is an auxiliary game start command (YES in step S1004), the effect control board 130 performs an auxiliary game effect control process (step S1005). Details of the auxiliary game effect control process will be described later.

  If the command received from the main control board 100 is not an auxiliary game start command (NO in step S1004), the effect control board 130 determines whether or not the received command is an auxiliary game end command (step S1006). As a result, if it is an auxiliary game end command (YES in step S1006), the effect control board 130 determines whether or not the auxiliary game effect 320 is being executed (step S1007), and the auxiliary game effect 320 is being executed. If so, the auxiliary game effect 320 is ended (step S1008).

  If the command received from the main control board 100 is not an auxiliary game end command (NO in step S1004), the effect control board 130 executes other effect control processing corresponding to the received command (step S1009). For example, when a variation start command is received that accompanies the start of variation of a special symbol, a symbol variation effect for varying the decorative symbol is performed in step S1009. When a jackpot start command is received, a jackpot effect (special game effect) corresponding to the type of special game performed by the main control board 100 is performed.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing details of the suggestion effect control process (step S1003). When the effect control board 130 starts the suggestion effect control process upon reception of the normal symbol variation start command, it first determines whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal gaming state ST1 (step S1101). If it is not the normal gaming state ST1 (NO in step S1101), the suggestion effect 310 that suggests whether or not the second start port 21a is opened is not performed, and thus this processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is in the normal game state ST1 (YES in step S1101), the effect control board 130 wins the second hit as a result of the auxiliary game determination (normal symbol lottery) performed on the main control board 100. It is determined whether or not (step S1102). As a result, if the second win is won, the process proceeds to step S1105. In addition, when the second win is not won (step S1103), the effect control board 130 performs an effect lottery to determine whether or not to perform the suggestion effect (step S1103), and performs the suggestion effect based on the lottery result. It is determined whether or not (step S1104). For example, in the effect lottery, a predetermined random number is acquired, and if the random number value matches a predetermined winning value, it is determined that the suggestion effect is performed. That is, even when the second winning combination is not won, it is determined that the suggestion effect is performed with a predetermined probability by performing the processing of steps S1103 and S1104. If it is determined to perform the suggestion effect (YES in step S1104), the process proceeds to step S1105.

  When performing the suggestion effect (YES in step S1102 or S1104), the effect control board 130 sets the suggestion effect 310 corresponding to the result of the auxiliary game determination (step S1105). That is, if the winner is won in the second win (YES in step S1102), the suggestion effect 310 that finally displays the winning image 313 (see FIG. 26B) is set, and the winner is won in the second hit. If not (YES in step S1104), the suggestion effect 310 in which the lost image 314 (see FIG. 26B) is finally displayed is set. Then, the effect control board 130 starts executing the suggestion effect 310 set in step S1105 (step S1106).

  When the auxiliary game determination (normal symbol lottery) is performed in the normal gaming state ST1 by the suggestion effect control process as described above, the player is informed whether or not the second start port 21a is opened under a predetermined condition. The suggestion effect 310 to suggest comes to be performed. This suggestion effect 310 is performed separately from the symbol variation effect performed when the special game determination is performed, and whether or not a game value is given to the player by opening the second start port 21a. To suggest. Therefore, the player can not only play the game while enjoying whether or not the symbol variation effect is a big hit, but can also play the game while enjoying whether or not the suggestion effect 310 is won. Although not described in detail here, a part of the effect corresponding to the variation of the special symbol (the symbol variation effect) may be performed as the suggestion effect 310. For example, when an effect with a higher level of expectation that is a big hit is selected as a design variation effect performed during the variation display of a special symbol, the expectation of being a big hit with the symbol variation effect is high as the suggestion effect 310 May be notified.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing details of the auxiliary game effect control process (step S1005). When the effect control board 130 starts the auxiliary game effect control process in response to the reception of the auxiliary game start command, it first determines whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal gaming state ST1 (step S1201). If the game state is not the normal game state ST1 (NO in step S1201), the auxiliary game effect 320 is not performed, and thus this process ends. On the other hand, in the normal game state ST1 (YES in step S1201), the effect control board 130 determines whether or not the winning winning in the auxiliary game determination performed on the main control board 100 is the second hit. Judgment is made (step S1202). As a result, if it is not the second hit (NO in step S1202), the auxiliary game effect 320 is not performed, and thus this process ends. On the other hand, when it is the second hit (YES in step S1202), the effect control board 130 determines the opening pattern of the second start port 21a based on the auxiliary game start command (step S1203), and a plurality of auxiliary The auxiliary game effect 320 corresponding to the opening pattern of the second start port 21a is selected from the game effect patterns and set in the RAM 133 (step S1204). Then, the effect control board 130 starts to execute the auxiliary game effect 320 set in the RAM 133. As the auxiliary game effect control process as described above starts the auxiliary game corresponding to the second win in the normal game state ST1, the auxiliary game effect 320 corresponding to the second win type is performed. It becomes like this.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has the following characteristic configuration.

First of all, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is specially configured to determine whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball enters the predetermined area (second start port 21a). A game determination unit 203, an auxiliary member (electric tulip 20) that can be switched between a first mode in which a game ball does not easily enter a predetermined area and a second mode in which a game ball easily enters a predetermined area; An auxiliary game determination unit 213 that determines whether or not to perform an auxiliary game that assists the entry of a game ball into the area, and when the auxiliary game determination unit 213 determines that an auxiliary game is to be performed, the auxiliary member is driven. And an auxiliary game control unit 215 for performing an auxiliary game. Then, the auxiliary game control unit 215 performs the first auxiliary game in which the auxiliary member is switched to the second mode in the auxiliary game and the game ball easily enters the predetermined area for a predetermined time, and then the auxiliary member is set to the first game. The mode is switched to a non-auxiliary game in which a game ball is difficult to enter a predetermined area for a predetermined time, and after the non-auxiliary game, the auxiliary member is switched to the second mode again and the game ball enters the predetermined area. The second auxiliary game is configured to allow the easy state to continue for a predetermined time. According to such a configuration, by driving the auxiliary member a plurality of times, it is possible to allow the player to enjoy the auxiliary game that allows the game ball to enter the predetermined area a plurality of times. An advantageous game value can be given to the player.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 having the first configuration, the auxiliary game control unit 215 performs an initial operation of switching to the second mode and returning to the first mode at the start of the auxiliary game performed by shifting to the second auxiliary game state. The auxiliary member is configured to perform the first auxiliary game after the initial operation. According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player that the game ball can enter the predetermined area before the first auxiliary game is started. In this case, the auxiliary game control unit 215 is more preferably configured to make the duration (interval time) of the non-auxiliary game longer than the time until the first auxiliary game is started after performing the initial operation. is there. By making the duration of the non-assisting state longer, it is possible to digest the hold that the game ball entered into the predetermined area and stored in the first auxiliary game while the non-assistant game continues, so that a more advantageous game There is an advantage that value can be given to the player.

◇ Secondly, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is specially configured to determine whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball enters the predetermined area (second start port 21a). A game determination unit 203, an auxiliary member (electric tulip 20) that can be switched between a first mode in which a game ball does not easily enter a predetermined area and a second mode in which a game ball easily enters a predetermined area; A predetermined period of time elapses when it is determined by the auxiliary game determination unit 213 that the auxiliary game is determined whether or not to perform an auxiliary game that assists the entry of the game ball into the area, and the auxiliary game determination unit 213 determines to perform the auxiliary game. An auxiliary game control unit 215 that starts an auxiliary game by driving an auxiliary member later, and an auxiliary game determination by the auxiliary game determination unit 213 is performed, and a predetermined suggested effect is displayed until a predetermined period elapses. For predetermined production means such as the display 8 Causes I, by the auxiliary game controller 215 along with an auxiliary game is started, and a performance control board 130 to perform the auxiliary game effects in the effect means. Here, as the auxiliary game control unit 215 starts the auxiliary game, the auxiliary member is switched from the first mode to the second mode, and after maintaining the state in which the game ball can easily enter the predetermined area, The switching operation for returning from the second mode to the first mode can be performed a plurality of times. Then, when the effect control board 130 causes the effect means to perform the auxiliary game effect, the auxiliary game control unit 215 returns the auxiliary member from the second mode to the first mode, and then from the first mode to the second mode. In the interval period until the mode is switched to the mode, the suggestion effect is performed by the effect means. According to such a configuration, not only can the player be given a game value that is more advantageous than the conventional game, but the auxiliary game effect that is performed when the auxiliary game is started allows the player to be as if the player is assisting. A game machine with high interest is realized in order to receive an impression as if the game lottery was won multiple times.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 having the second configuration, the auxiliary game control unit 215 sets the holding time in the second mode to a predetermined time when the auxiliary member is switched from the first mode to the second mode. It is possible to select either one of the auxiliary mode and the second auxiliary mode in which the holding time in the second mode is set to a time shorter than the predetermined time. When the auxiliary member is returned from the second mode to the first mode by 215 and then switched from the first mode to the second mode in the first auxiliary mode, the auxiliary member is used as the suggestive effect in the interval period. After the auxiliary game control unit 215 causes the auxiliary member to return from the second mode to the first mode, the next mode is the second mode and the second mode is switched from the first mode to the second mode. When switched to Is configured to be capable to perform the effect suggests that the auxiliary member as suggested effect in the interval period not a second aspect the. According to such a configuration, the suggestion effect performed in the interval period may or may not indicate that the auxiliary member is in the second mode. The person comes to pay attention to the suggestion effect during the interval period.

◇ Thirdly, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is specially configured to determine whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball enters the predetermined area (second start port 21a). A game determination unit 203, an auxiliary member (electric tulip 20) that can be switched between a first mode in which a game ball does not easily enter a predetermined area and a second mode in which a game ball easily enters a predetermined area; A predetermined period of time elapses when it is determined by the auxiliary game determination unit 213 that the auxiliary game is determined whether or not to perform an auxiliary game that assists the entry of the game ball into the area, and the auxiliary game determination unit 213 determines to perform the auxiliary game. An auxiliary game control unit 215 that starts an auxiliary game by driving an auxiliary member later, and an auxiliary game determination by the auxiliary game determination unit 213 is performed, and a predetermined suggested effect is displayed until a predetermined period elapses. For predetermined production means such as the display 8 Causes I, by the auxiliary game controller 215 along with an auxiliary game is started, and a performance control board 130 to perform the auxiliary game effects in the effect means. Here, the auxiliary game control unit 215 performs the initial operation of switching the auxiliary member from the first mode to the second mode and returning to the first mode at the start of the auxiliary game, and then moves the auxiliary member from the first mode to the second mode. And control to perform an operation for maintaining a state in which a game ball can easily enter a predetermined area. And the production | presentation control board 130 is a structure which can make a production | presentation means perform a suggestion production after the initial operation | movement is performed by the auxiliary game control part 215. FIG. In such a third configuration as well, in the same way as the second configuration described above, it is possible not only to give a player a more advantageous game value than in the past, but also when the auxiliary game is started. As a result of the auxiliary game production, the player receives the impression that the player has won the auxiliary game lottery more than once, so that a highly entertaining gaming machine is realized.

◆ Fourthly, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is specially configured to determine whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball enters the predetermined area (second start port 21a). A game determination unit 203, an auxiliary member (electric tulip 20) that can be switched between a first mode in which a game ball does not easily enter a predetermined area and a second mode in which a game ball easily enters a predetermined area; An auxiliary game determination unit 213 that determines whether or not to perform an auxiliary game that assists the entry of a game ball into the area, and an auxiliary member that is used when the auxiliary game determination unit 213 determines that an auxiliary game is to be performed. The auxiliary game control unit 215 that drives to start the auxiliary game, and the effect control board 130 that causes the effect means such as the image display 8 to perform the auxiliary game effect as the auxiliary game is started by the auxiliary game control unit 215. And. Here, the auxiliary game control unit 215 switches the auxiliary member from the first mode to the second mode in the auxiliary game and maintains the state in which the game ball easily enters the predetermined area. The switching operation for returning to one mode can be performed a plurality of times. Then, when the effect control board 130 causes the effect means to perform the auxiliary game effect, the auxiliary game control unit 215 returns the auxiliary member from the second mode to the first mode, and then from the first mode to the second mode. In the interval period until the mode is switched to the mode, it is possible to perform an effect informing that the auxiliary member is switched to the second mode. According to such a configuration, even when the auxiliary member is switched from the first mode to the second mode and then returned from the second mode to the first mode, the auxiliary member is further changed to the second mode. Since the effect of notifying that switching is performed, the player comes to pay attention to the effect during the interval period, and can improve the interest in the auxiliary gaming state. Also in this case, it is the same as the above-described configurations that a player can be given a game value that is more advantageous than conventional ones.

  In the gaming machine 1 having the fourth configuration, the auxiliary game control unit 215 sets the holding time in the second mode to a predetermined time when the auxiliary member is switched from the first mode to the second mode. Either the auxiliary mode or the second auxiliary mode in which the holding time in the second mode is set to a time shorter than the predetermined time can be selected, and the effect control board 130 can select the auxiliary game control unit 215. After the auxiliary member is returned from the second mode to the first mode by the above, the auxiliary member is switched to the second mode during the interval period when the first mode is switched from the first mode to the second mode. On the other hand, after the auxiliary member is returned from the second mode to the first mode by the auxiliary game control unit 215, the second mode is then switched from the first mode to the second mode. When can be switched It is configured to be capable to perform the effect of notifying that the auxiliary member in the interval period not switched to the second aspect. According to such a configuration, the effect performed in the interval period is to notify the player that the auxiliary member is switched to the second mode or not switched to the player in a mode different from the suggested mode. The interest of the performance during the period improves, and the player pays attention to the performance during the interval.

◆ Fifthly, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is specially configured to determine whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball enters the predetermined area (second start port 21a). A game determination unit 203, an auxiliary member (electric tulip 20) that can be switched between a first mode in which a game ball does not easily enter a predetermined area and a second mode in which a game ball easily enters a predetermined area; An auxiliary game determination unit 213 that determines whether or not to perform an auxiliary game that assists the entry of a game ball into the area, and an auxiliary member that is used when the auxiliary game determination unit 213 determines that an auxiliary game is to be performed. The auxiliary game control unit 215 that drives to start the auxiliary game, and the effect control board 130 that causes the effect means such as the image display 8 to perform the auxiliary game effect as the auxiliary game is started by the auxiliary game control unit 215. And. Here, the auxiliary game control unit 215 switches the auxiliary member from the first mode to the second mode in the auxiliary game and maintains the state where the game ball easily enters the predetermined area, and then moves the auxiliary member from the second mode to the first mode. The switching operation for returning to the mode can be performed a plurality of times. Then, the effect control board 130 assists the effect according to the number of game balls entering the predetermined area in a period in which the auxiliary game control unit 215 performs the operation of switching the auxiliary member from the first mode to the second mode a plurality of times. It can be performed as a game effect. According to such a configuration, as the auxiliary game is started in the gaming machine 1, the player tries to enter a larger number of game balls into the predetermined area, which is more interesting than before. Production is possible.

◆ Sixthly, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is specially configured to determine whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball enters the predetermined area (second start port 21a). A game determination unit 203, an auxiliary member (electric tulip 20) that can be switched between a first mode in which a game ball does not easily enter a predetermined area and a second mode in which a game ball easily enters a predetermined area; An auxiliary game determination unit 213 that determines whether or not to perform an auxiliary game that assists the entry of a game ball into the area, and an auxiliary member that is used when the auxiliary game determination unit 213 determines that an auxiliary game is to be performed. The auxiliary game control unit 215 that drives to start the auxiliary game, and the effect control board 130 that causes the effect means such as the image display 8 to perform the auxiliary game effect as the auxiliary game is started by the auxiliary game control unit 215. And. Here, the auxiliary game control unit 215 switches the auxiliary member from the first mode to the second mode in the auxiliary game and maintains the state where the game ball easily enters the predetermined area, and then moves the auxiliary member from the second mode to the first mode. The switching operation for returning to the mode can be performed a plurality of times. The effect control board 130 is a first reference for the player to launch the game ball in the process in which the auxiliary game control unit 215 performs the operation of switching the auxiliary member from the first mode to the second mode multiple times. In this configuration, the guide information 325 and the second guide information 326 can be switched and displayed at a predetermined timing. According to such a configuration, the player can efficiently and effectively enter the game ball into the predetermined area in the auxiliary game state, and an advantageous game can be obtained without wasting the game ball. You will be able to enjoy value.

◆ Seventhly, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs a special game advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball enters the first starter 19 or the second starter 21 provided in the game board 10. A special game determination unit 203 that determines whether or not to play, and a game that is provided in the game board 10 and is switched from a closed state to an open state in a special game that is determined by the special game determination unit 203 to perform a special game. When a special game is performed by the special game determination unit 203, the first variable winning device 22 that allows a ball to be awarded and the first variable winning device 22 provided along the passage path of the game ball on the game board 10. In the special game when determined, the second variable winning device 23 is switched from the closed state to the open state so that the game ball can win, and the first variable winning device in the passage path of the game ball on the game board 10. 2 and the second variable winning device 23 are provided on the downstream side of the through gate 16b for detecting the passage of the game ball, and the through gate 16b detects the passage of the game ball. And an auxiliary game determination unit 213 that performs an auxiliary game determination as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game that assists the entry of a game ball. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the game ball from passing through the through gate 16b during the special game, and thus it is possible to prevent the auxiliary game from being started during the special game. Therefore, the game progress corresponding to the short-time game state ST3 and the probability variation game state ST4 can be started promptly, so that an advantageous game value can be given to the player even after the special game ends.

  More specifically, the gaming machine 1 having the seventh configuration has the following configuration. That is, the gaming machine 1 includes a special game determination unit 203 that determines whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player on condition that a game ball enters the first starter 19 or the second starter 21. A first variable winning device 22 provided in the game board 10 and switched from a closed state to an open state in a special game when the special game determination unit 203 determines that a special game is to be performed; The game board 10 is provided adjacent to the first variable winning device 22 along the passage path of the game ball, and when it is determined by the special game determination unit 203 to perform the special game, the special game is changed from the closed state to the open state. The second variable winning device 23 that is switched and allows the game ball to be won, and the first variable winning device 22 and the second variable winning device when the special game determining unit 203 determines that the special game is to be performed. 3 is alternately switched from a closed state to an open state, a special game control unit 205 for performing a special game, a first mode in which a game ball is difficult to enter the second starting device 21, and a second starting device 21 An auxiliary member (electric tulip 20) that can be switched to the second mode that makes it easy for a game ball to enter, and downstream of the first variable winning device 22 and the second variable winning device 23 in the passage path of the game ball in the game board 10 A through-gate 16b for detecting that the game ball has passed through a specific passing area provided on the side, and the entry of the game ball into the second starting device 21 as the through-gate 16b detects the passage of the game ball. An auxiliary game determination unit 213 that performs an auxiliary game determination as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game that assists a ball, and an auxiliary member that is determined from the first mode when the auxiliary game determination unit 213 determines that an auxiliary game is to be performed. The state in which the auxiliary ball is returned to the first mode after the state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting device 21 for the first time after switching to the mode is the second longer than the first time. The first auxiliary game in which the operation for continuing the time is performed a predetermined number of times, and the state where the auxiliary member is switched from the first mode to the second mode and the game ball easily enters the second starting device 21 in the first time. A second auxiliary game in which an operation of continuing the state in which the auxiliary member is returned to the first mode after continuing for a longer third time for a fourth time shorter than the second time is performed a predetermined number of times. And an auxiliary game control unit 215 that can be performed. Here, the auxiliary game control unit 215 causes the first auxiliary game to be performed when the special game by the special game control unit 205 has not ended, and the second auxiliary game after the special game by the special game control unit 205 has ended. Let the game play. And the special game control part 205 is the structure which complete | finishes a special game at the timing which returned the last open state by any one of the 1st variable prize-winning apparatus 22 and the 2nd variable prize-winning apparatus 23 to a closed state in a special game.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, a special passing area through which a game ball can pass is provided in one of the first variable winning device 22 and the second variable winning device 23 that opens and closes in a special gaming state, so that the special game is passed. When the game ball passes through the special passing area in the state ST2, the gaming state after the special gaming state ST2 shifts to the probability changing gaming state ST4, and in the special gaming state ST2 A description will be given of the gaming machine 1 in which the gaming state after the special gaming state ST2 transitions to the short-time gaming state ST3 when the ball has not passed.

  FIG. 44 is an enlarged view of a portion of the game board 10 where the first variable winning device 22 and the second variable winning device 23 are provided. As shown in FIG. 44, the first variable prize-winning device 22 rotates the lid member 22b around a horizontal rotation axis and drives it to a state tilted forward of the game board 10, thereby making the first large The winning opening 22a is opened. The first grand prize winning port 22a is provided with a winning detection port 501 for detecting the entered game ball as a win and guiding it to the back side of the game board 10. A game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 22a is always guided to the back side of the game board 10 through the prize detection port 501.

  On the other hand, the second variable prize-winning device 23 opens the second big prize opening 23a by rotating the lid member 23b around the horizontal rotation axis and driving the lid member 23b to the front side of the game board 10. To do. Similarly to the first grand prize opening 22a, the second big prize opening 23a is provided with a prize detection opening 601 for detecting the entered game ball as a prize and guiding it to the back side of the game board 10. A special winning detection opening 602 which is a special passing area not provided in the first big winning opening 22a is provided. The special prize detection port 602 is a game ball passage area that detects a game ball that has entered the ball as a prize, and can shift the game state after the special game to the probability changing game state ST4 when the passage of the game ball is detected. Therefore, during a special game, when a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 23a and the game ball further enters the special prize detection port 602, the subsequent game state shifts to a probability change game state ST4.

  However, a distribution member for distributing the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 23a to either the prize detection opening 601 or the special prize detection opening 602 inside the second big prize opening 23a. Is provided. FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation mode when the second variable winning device 23 opens the second big winning opening 23a. FIG. 45 (a) shows a state in which the lid member 23b of the second variable winning device 23 closes the second big winning opening 23a. When the special game is started in this state and the second grand prize opening 23a is opened, the second variable prize-winning device 23 rotates the lid member 23b forward as shown in FIG. 45 (b). The second grand prize opening 23a is opened. A shutter-like distribution member 23c that is slidable in the left-right direction, for example, is provided inside the second big prize opening 23a, and when the lid member 23b opens the second big prize opening 23a, the distribution member 23c is provided. Has closed the special winning detection port 602 and opened the winning detection port 601. For this reason, when a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 23a immediately after the second big prize opening 23a is opened, the game ball is guided to the prize detection opening 601, and passes through the prize detection opening 601 to receive the second big prize. It is detected as a winning to the mouth 23a. The distribution member 23c operates after a predetermined time has elapsed after the second large winning opening 23a is opened by the lid member 23b, and as shown in FIG. 45 (c), the special winning detection opening 602 is opened and the winning detection opening 601 is opened. Changes to a closed state. Here, the timing at which the distribution member 23c operates is the timing at which a time of about 1 second or more has elapsed after the opening of the second big prize opening 23a by the lid member 23b. As shown in FIG. 45 (c), when the special winning detection port 602 is opened, the game balls that have entered the second large winning port 23a are guided toward the special winning detection port 602, and the special winning detection port 602 is obtained. And is detected as a winning to the second grand prize opening 23a. Then, when the game ball passes through the special winning detection port 602, the game state after the special game is ended becomes the probability changing game state ST4. The probability variation gaming state ST4 is a gaming state that can give a game value more advantageous to the player than the short-time gaming state ST3 because the probability of winning a jackpot in the special game determination is high as described above.

  In the present embodiment, when the special game determination unit 203 determines that the jackpot random number included in the game data acquired by entering the first start port 19a or the second start port 21a matches the jackpot winning value, As in the first embodiment, it is determined which of the first special game 241 and the second special game 242 is to be performed. However, in this embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the special game determination unit 203 does not determine the game state after the end of the special game when the jackpot determination is made, and the game ball detects the special prize during the special game. Depending on whether or not a ball is entered into the mouth 602, the gaming state after the end of the special game is controlled to either the probability-changing gaming state ST4 or the short-time gaming state ST3. Further, in the present embodiment, in the special gaming state ST2, the first big prize opening 22a and the second big prize opening 23a are not opened alternately as in the first embodiment, but based on a predetermined opening pattern. Thus, each of the first big prize opening 22a and the second big prize opening 23a is opened in a predetermined round.

  FIG. 46 is a diagram illustrating an example of an opening pattern of the first special game 241 and the second special game 242. In any of the first special game 241 and the second special game 242, a round of opening one of the first grand prize winning port 22a and the second big prize winning port 23a is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, a total of 16 rounds). . The first grand prize opening 22a is opened from the first round to the fourth round, and the second big prize opening 23a is opened in the fifth round. Thereafter, the first grand prize opening 22a is opened again from the sixth round to the fifteenth round, and the second big prize opening 23a is opened again in the final sixteenth round. The above points are common to the first special game 241 and the second special game 242.

  The difference between the first special game 241 and the second special game 242 is the opening time of the first grand prize winning port 22a or the second big prize winning port 23a in each round. That is, long opening and short opening are defined for both the first grand prize opening 22a and the second big winning opening 23a, and each special game 241 and 242 has either long opening or short opening for each round. Either one is set. In the case of long opening, the opening time of the first big prize opening 22a or the second big prize opening 23a is set to a relatively long time, for example, about 30 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of short opening, the opening time of the first big winning opening 22a or the second big winning opening 23a is set to an extremely short time of about 0.2 seconds, for example. Therefore, in the round in which the first grand prize opening 22a or the second big prize opening 23a is long open, the game ball is likely to win the first or second big prize opening 22a, 23a. In the round with a short opening, it becomes extremely difficult to win a game ball in the open large winning openings 22a and 23a. In either case of long opening or short opening, if a predetermined upper limit number (for example, about 9) of game balls wins during the opening of the first big winning opening 22a or the second big winning opening 23a, Even before the opening time has elapsed, the first grand prize winning port 22a or the second big prize winning port 23a is closed. However, in the case of short opening, a predetermined upper limit number (for example, one or two game balls may be won during the opening of the first grand prize opening 22a or the second big prize opening 23a). It can be said that there are almost no winning game balls. Therefore, in the case of a short opening, the first big prize opening 22a or the second big prize opening 23a is often closed after an opening time of about 0.2 seconds elapses.

  As shown in FIG. 46A, in the first special game 241, the first grand prize opening 22a is long open from the first to the fourth round, and from the fifth round onwards, the first big prize opening 22a or the second big This is a game in which the winning openings 23a are all short-opened. In addition, as shown in FIG. 46B, the second special game 242 is a game in which the first big prize opening 22a or the second big prize opening 23a is long open in all the first to sixteenth rounds. .

  Here, paying attention to the fifth and sixteenth rounds where the second grand prize opening 23a is opened, the first special game 241 is open for both rounds. Therefore, when the first special game 241 is performed in the gaming machine 1, the possibility that a game ball enters the second big prize opening 23a is low. On the other hand, in the second special game 242, the second big prize opening 23a is long open in both the fifth and sixteenth rounds. Therefore, when the second special game 242 is performed in the gaming machine 1, it is possible to relatively easily enter the game ball into the second grand prize opening 23a.

  As described above, when a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 23a passes through the special prize detection port 602 while the second big prize opening 23a is open, the subsequent gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is changed to the probabilistic gaming state ST4. Become. Therefore, the second special game 242 has a round in which the second big prize opening 23a is opened long, so that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 can be changed to the probability variation gaming state ST4. On the other hand, since the first special game 241 does not have a round in which the second grand prize opening 23a is long open, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a game in which the gaming state cannot be changed to the probability changing gaming state.

  Here, even when the second grand prize opening 23a is short-opened, the probability that the game ball enters the second big prize opening 23a is not zero. That is, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the second big prize opening 23a at the timing when the second big prize opening 23a is opened for a short time of about 0.2 seconds. However, when a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 23a at the time of such a short opening, the operation of the sorting member 23c is controlled so that the game ball does not pass through the special prize detection port 602. Is done. That is, as described above, the sorting member 23c closes the special winning detection port 602 when the lid member 23b opens the second big winning port 23a, and the lid member 23b opens the second big winning port 23a. The special prize detection port 602 is opened after one second or more has passed. Such an operation is the same when the second big prize opening 23a is opened long or short. Therefore, when the second big prize opening 23a is short-opened, when the sorting member 23c opens the special prize detection port 602, the lid member 23b has already closed the second big prize opening 23a. A game ball that has entered the two major winning openings 23a does not enter the special winning detection opening 602.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the lid member 23b provided in the second variable winning device 23 is used as an auxiliary member, and it is difficult for a game ball to enter the special winning detection port 602 that is a predetermined area during the special game. The auxiliary member can be switched between a first mode (closed state) and a second mode (a long open state) in which a game ball can easily enter a special prize detection port 602 that is a predetermined area. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the special game determination unit 203 determines that a special game is to be performed, it is determined by determining which of the first special game 241 and the second special game 242 is performed as a special game. An auxiliary game that assists in entering a game ball into the special prize detection port 602 by long opening the cover member 23b as an auxiliary member so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize detection port 602 that is a predetermined area. It is determined whether or not to perform. If it is determined that an auxiliary game is to be performed, the special game control unit 205 opens and closes the lid member 23b provided in the second variable winning device 23 with an opening pattern corresponding to the second special game 242, thereby specially controlling the special game control unit 205. In the game, an auxiliary game for assisting the entry of the game ball into the special prize detection port 602 is performed. That is, in this embodiment, the special game determination unit 203 functions as an auxiliary game determination unit that determines whether or not to perform an auxiliary game, and the special game control unit 205 drives the lid member 23b that is an auxiliary member to support the auxiliary game. It functions as an auxiliary game control means for performing.

  In the present embodiment, the special game control unit 205 switches the cover member 23b, which is an auxiliary member, to the second mode (long open state) as an auxiliary game during the special game, and enters the predetermined area (special winning detection opening 602). After performing the first auxiliary game (fifth round game) that keeps the game ball easy to enter for a predetermined time, the auxiliary member lid member 23b is switched to the first mode (closed state) and predetermined A non-auxiliary game (round game of 6th to 15th rounds) in which a game ball is difficult to enter the area (special winning detection opening 602) for a predetermined time, and a lid member which is an auxiliary member after the non-auxiliary game 23b is switched to the second mode (long open state) again, and the second auxiliary game (the 16th round of the 16th round) is continued for a predetermined time in a state where the game ball easily enters the predetermined area (special winning detection opening 602). Command game) is a configuration capable of performing.

  Therefore, similarly to the first embodiment, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is in a special game (probability game state ST4) that is advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball enters the predetermined area (special winning detection port 602). Switching between a special game determination unit 203 that determines whether or not to perform a game), a first mode in which a game ball does not easily enter a predetermined area, and a second mode in which a game ball easily enters a predetermined area Possible auxiliary member (lid member 23b), auxiliary game determination means (special game determination unit 203) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for assisting the entry of a game ball into a predetermined area, and auxiliary game determination means When it is determined that an auxiliary game is to be performed, an auxiliary game control means (special game control unit 205) for driving the auxiliary member to perform the auxiliary game is provided. The auxiliary game control means switches the auxiliary member to the second mode in the auxiliary game and performs the first auxiliary game in which the game ball easily enters the predetermined area for a predetermined time, and then sets the auxiliary member to the first mode. The non-auxiliary game in which a state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the predetermined area to continue for a predetermined time is performed, and after the non-auxiliary game, the auxiliary member is switched again to the second mode so that the game ball easily enters the predetermined area. It is comprised so that the 2nd auxiliary game which continues a state for a predetermined time can be performed. According to such a configuration, by driving the auxiliary member a plurality of times, it is possible to allow the player to enjoy the auxiliary game that allows the game ball to enter the predetermined area a plurality of times. An advantageous game value can be given to the player. For example, even if the game ball cannot be entered into the second grand prize opening 23a during the round game of the fifth round, the game ball is inserted into the second big prize opening 23a during the round game of the 16th round. If it is possible to enter the ball, it is possible to shift to the probability variation gaming state ST4, so that it is possible to reliably give the player an advantageous gaming value of the probability variation gaming state ST4. Except for the points described above, the present embodiment is the same as the first embodiment.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although embodiment regarding this invention was described, this invention is not restricted to the content mentioned above, A various modification is applicable.

  For example, in the first embodiment, the game in which the first grand prize opening 22a or the second big prize opening 23a is opened as an example of the special game has been described. The game is not limited to the game in which the second big prize opening 23a is opened, and any game state in which some special game value is given to the player may be used.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, the case where the effect of various aspects was performed was illustrated as the suggestion effect 310 and the auxiliary game effect 320 performed when winning an auxiliary | assistant game determination. However, the suggestion effect 310 and the auxiliary game effect 320 are not limited to the above-described pattern effects, and may be performed as pattern effects obtained by combining the above-described various effects.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine configured to enter the second starting port 21a and store it is preferentially digested over the stored and stored ball entering the first starting port 19a. 1 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the suspensions that are stored by entering the first starting port 19a and the second starting port 21a and digesting the stored suspensions in the order of entering the balls may be used. I do not care.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 10 Game board 19 1st starting device 19a 1st starting port 21 2nd starting device 21a 2nd starting port 20 Electric tulip 22 1st variable winning device 22a 1st big winning port 23 2nd variable winning device 23a 2nd Big prize opening 100 Main control board 130 Production control board 203 Special game determination unit 205 Special game control unit 213 Auxiliary game determination unit 215 Auxiliary game control unit

Claims (3)

Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball enters the predetermined area;
An auxiliary member that can be switched between a first mode in which a game ball does not easily enter the predetermined area and a second mode in which the game ball easily enters the predetermined area;
Auxiliary game determination means for performing auxiliary game determination as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game that assists in entering a game ball into the predetermined area;
Along with the auxiliary game determination by prior Symbol auxiliary game determination means is performed, displayed on the predetermined effect means suggested directing suggesting result of the auxiliary game judgment until the predetermined period elapses from the auxiliary game determination And an effect control means for causing the effect means to display the auxiliary game effect as the auxiliary game is started after the suggestion effect is displayed .
An auxiliary game control means for driving the auxiliary member to start the auxiliary game after displaying the suggestion effect by the effect control means when the auxiliary game determination means determines to perform the auxiliary game;
With
The auxiliary game control means switches the auxiliary member from the first mode to the second mode in the auxiliary game and maintains the state in which a game ball can easily enter the predetermined area. The switching operation for returning from the second mode to the first mode is performed a plurality of times,
The effect control means displays the auxiliary game effect on the effect means, and after the auxiliary member is returned from the second mode to the first mode by the auxiliary game control unit, A gaming machine, wherein the suggestion effect is displayed on the effect means during an interval period from the first aspect to the second aspect. The auxiliary game control means includes a first auxiliary mode for setting a holding time in the second mode to a predetermined time when the auxiliary member is switched from the first mode to the second mode, and a second mode. And selecting either one of the second auxiliary modes for setting the holding time to be shorter than the predetermined time,
After the auxiliary member is returned from the second mode to the first mode by the auxiliary game control unit, the effect control unit is then moved from the first mode to the second mode in the first auxiliary mode. Is displayed as an indication that suggests that the auxiliary member is in the second mode, and the auxiliary game control means causes the auxiliary member to be changed from the second mode to the second mode. After returning to the first mode, when the second mode is switched from the first mode to the second mode in the second mode, the auxiliary member is used as the suggestion effect in the interval period. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein an effect suggesting that it will not be displayed is displayed . Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball enters the predetermined area;
An auxiliary member that can be switched between a first mode in which a game ball does not easily enter the predetermined area and a second mode in which the game ball easily enters the predetermined area;
Auxiliary game determination means for performing auxiliary game determination as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game that assists in entering a game ball into the predetermined area;
Along with the auxiliary game determination by prior Symbol auxiliary game determination means is performed, displayed on the predetermined effect means suggested directing suggesting result of the auxiliary game judgment until the predetermined period elapses from the auxiliary game determination And an effect control means for causing the effect means to display the auxiliary game effect as the auxiliary game is started after the suggestion effect is displayed .
An auxiliary game control means for driving the auxiliary member to start the auxiliary game after displaying the suggestion effect by the effect control means when the auxiliary game determination means determines to perform the auxiliary game;
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The auxiliary game control means performs an initial operation of switching the auxiliary member from the first mode to the second mode and returning the first mode to the first mode at the start of the auxiliary game, and then moves the auxiliary member to the first mode. Switching from the second mode to the second mode, and performing an operation for maintaining a state in which a game ball can easily enter the predetermined area,
The effect control means, when displaying the auxiliary game effect, causes the effect means to display the suggested effect again after the initial operation is performed by the auxiliary game control means. Machine.

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